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posted Mar 15, 2024 10:13:42 AM

Short Term Disability - no W2 - Just an EOB

I received an EOB that shows my short term disability payments for 2023.  I didn't receive a W2.  The insurance company said that my employer should have put it on the W2 based on their contract.  My employer says I need to talk to TurboTax as to how to file it as they've already sent my W2.  HELP!  

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Expert Alumni
Mar 15, 2024 10:59:20 AM

I would recommend you reach out again to your employer.

 

If they've already sent your W-2 and you don't have it, ask for a duplicate copy.

 

However, if you did receive a W-2, just enter it as issued.  It may or may not have any notation about short term disability on it, but the amount that you are taxed for may already be included in your Box 1 Wages.

 

Here's more info on Short Term Disability Taxability.

 

 

 

 

New Member
Mar 15, 2024 11:47:22 AM

adding to that - the insurance company said that through their contract with my employer, they should have had the amounts paid to me on my W2 - but they're not.  They also said that since my employer pays for my short term disability insurance that I would not be taxed on it. However, I know I need to add my income somewhere for State tax if nothing else.

Expert Alumni
Mar 16, 2024 10:57:45 AM

If your disability is taxable, report it on the Federal return. When you complete the state return, answer all of the questions regarding items of income that may be treated differently by your state.

 

You must report as income any amount you receive for your disability through an accident or health insurance plan paid for by your employer:

 

  • If both you and your employer have paid the premiums for the plan, only the amount you receive for your disability that's due to your employer's payments is reported as income.
  • If you pay the entire cost of a health or accident insurance plan, don't include any amounts you receive for your disability as income on your tax return.
  • If you pay the premiums of a health or accident insurance plan through a cafeteria plan, and you didn't include the amount of the premium as taxable income to you, the premiums are considered paid by your employer, and the disability benefits are fully taxable.
  • If the amounts are taxable, you can submit a Form W-4S, Request for Federal Income Tax Withholding From Sick Pay to the insurance company, or make estimated tax payments by filing Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals.

Amounts you receive from your employer while you're sick or injured are part of your salary or wages.

 

See this IRS FAQ for more information.