How do I double check my W-2 box 12 info before filing my 2025 tax return?

by TurboTax •   1
Updated January 22, 2026 9:23 PM

We’ve identified a potential error impacting your W-2 data in TurboTax. The error isn’t with your W-2 itself, just the box 12 data TurboTax received. Please follow these steps to make sure the information in TurboTax is correct:

To correct your return, please follow the steps below: 

  • Open or continue your return

  • Navigate to the Wages & Income section to find your W-2

  • On the Your W-2 summary screen, select Edit next to your W-2 (if you have multiple, please check each)

  • Compare what’s in box 12 of a physical or electronic copy of your W-2 with what’s in TurboTax

    • Specifically, letter codes and values that may appear in box 12, for example: codes A, B, or D

If all of your information is correct, then you’re all set to continue filing. Otherwise, please make edits as needed and continue filing from there. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.

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