The money that covers my employer paid spouse health insurance got taxed

[hfang1989]

My employer pays the part of my spouse's health insurance. That part of the money should not be taxable income. However, I made a mistake and gave the wrong info when I enrolled in my health benefit, which causes the money that covers my spouse's health insurance to become taxable income. How could I fix this issue to get the money back? Thanks

[BillM223]

How was this money reported? Was it on your W-2? Was this on a 1099-R?

We have to know how this was reported on your tax return in order to be able to help you.

Also, have you e-filed your return already?

[hfang1989]

Hi,

Yes, It should be in W-2, because I can see the money got taxed in my paystubs. 

No, I am still working on it and haven't e-filed the return.

Thanks,

henry

[ThomasM125]

If your employer paid health insurance premiums for your spouse, they should not have been taxable. The insurance premiums would be reported on your W-2 form, in box 12 with the code "DD". If this is so, then they are not taxable.

So I am curious, where is the taxable income being reported on your W-2 form?

[hfang1989]

Thanks for your reply. Here is box 12 on my W2. Could you help me verify it. Thanks.

[Critter]

The Box 12 code DD is informational only ... it doesn't mean the premiums were taxable.