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February 4, 2020
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W2 box 5

  • February 4, 2020
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I'm a teacher in Texas so I understand why I don't have an amount in box 3 and 4. I do have Medicare tax withheld in box 6, but no amount in box 5. should there be an entry in box 5?

    Best answer by rjs

    I believe your W-2 is filled out incorrectly. The amount of wages subject to Medicare tax should be in box 5. TurboTax will flag it as an error if there is an amount in box 6 and nothing in box 5. You should ask your employer for a corrected W-2.

     

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    rjs
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    rjsLevel 15Answer
    Level 15
    February 4, 2020

    I believe your W-2 is filled out incorrectly. The amount of wages subject to Medicare tax should be in box 5. TurboTax will flag it as an error if there is an amount in box 6 and nothing in box 5. You should ask your employer for a corrected W-2.