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What is box12 code D21

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Cynthiad66
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What is box12 code D21

 

Box 12 D

Code D—Elective deferrals under a section 401(k) cash or deferred arrangement (plan). Also show deferrals under a SIMPLE retirement account that is part of a section 401(k) arrangement.

 

IRS Instructions for W-2 pages 18 and 19

 

Enter all information on the W-2 as it is and TurboTax will process according to the tax law.

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What is box12 code D21

D21....the 21 just indicates that some of the $$ contributed was to pay for some 2021 TSP/401k contributions that were not done during 2021.  The "21" isn't entered.

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