W2 box 12

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how to enter w2 box 12a on income tax form

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  • JMSSGV
    JMSSGV Member Posts: 208

    Are you asking how to enter it on a paper 1040 or in the software? If it's the former, it depends on what the code is. If it's the latter, it's on the screen where you enter the W-2. There is a field for Box 12 entries (code and dollar amount.)

  • blackcatplr
    blackcatplr Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    With this software, is there any other place that I should add Box12 specifically D..or if it's needed will it automatically transfer to that spot?

    Thanks

  • CoryF
    CoryF FreeTaxUSA Agent Posts: 168

    Thank you for clarifying your question.

    FreeTaxUSA supports most to all of the Box 12 codes from the W-2 and will transfer the amount to the proper place in your tax return. Code D refers to your company's 401(k) retirement plan that you elected to withhold from your wages with each paycheck. We prepared an excellent article that gives an explanation for all the common box 12 codes.

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