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What is Code K on W2?

What is Code K on W2?

K is for the pre-tax dental and vision insurance deduction amount. This is the amount you had withheld during the year to pay for your dental and vision coverage. It is a reporting number only on the W2 itself and not used in calculating taxable wages.

Does Box 12 on W2 affect taxes?

This is informational only — it doesn’t affect your taxable income.

What does K mean on W2 Box 14?

Pre-tax dental and vision deductions
K = Pre-tax dental and vision deductions. P = Parking Fringe Benefits/Employer Provided Vehicle (Included in Box 1) R = Retirement Deductions (Civilian employees who have wages earned in Puerto Rico)

What does Box 12 Code D mean on W-2?

Elective deferral
D — Elective deferral under a Section 401(k) cash or arrangement plan. This includes a SIMPLE 401(k) arrangement. You may be able to claim the Saver’s Credit, Form 1040 Schedule 3, line 4.

What do I put for Box 12 on my W-2?

The W-2 box 12 codes are: A — Uncollected Social Security or RRTA tax on tips. Include this tax on Form 1040 Schedule 2, line 8, check box c and, in the space next to that box, enter the amount of the tax and the code that identifies it, here as “UT”. B — Uncollected Medicare tax on tips.

Can you claim Box 12 dd?

The amount shown on your W-2, Box 12, using Code DD, represents the of the cost of pre-tax employer-sponsored health coverage, and is for your information only. The amount reported with Code DD is not taxable, but neither can it be claimed as a tax deduction (medical expense) by an individual taxpayer.

What is included in Box 12 dd on W-2?

Box 12 amounts with the code DD signify the total cost of what you and your employer paid for your employer-sponsored health coverage plan.

Do I need to enter Box 14 on W-2?

Employers use Box 14 on Form W-2 to provide other information to employees. Generally, the amount in Box 14 is for informational purposes only; however, some employers use Box 14 to report amounts that should be entered elsewhere on your return.

What do the codes on form W2 box 12 mean?

The W2 Box 12 codes are: A — Uncollected Social Security or RRTA tax on tips. Include this tax on Form 1040 Schedule 4 line 58. B — Uncollected Medicare tax on tips. Include this tax on Form 1040 Schedule 4 line 58.

Where are the deductions on the Schedule K-1?

The K-1 1120-S Edit Screen has a line for each box on found on the Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S) that the taxpayer received. A description of the items contained in boxes 11 and 12, including each of the Codes for Other Deductions that can be entered in Box 12 can be found below.

What are the codes in the box 12?

Most employees only see a few codes in Box 12. Some of the most common ones are Code D for contributions to a 401 (k) plan and Code DD for the cost of employer-sponsored health care. If your Box 12 has any strange codes or you don’t know why your employer reported certain amounts, check with your payroll department.

What does the box Z mean on a W-2?

Z: Income under a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that fails to satisfy section 409A. This amount is also included in box 1. It is subject to an additional 20% tax plus interest. See “Other Taxes” in the Form 1040 instructions.