Confused on FLI in massachusetts

Question

it is asking me if I have any FLI shown, I have MAPFL and MAPML, its confusing on if that applies for FLI, does it?

shellzbellz911 · Answer

Thanks JanaA, that was very helpful.

JanaA · Answer

Hello shellzbellz! Great questions! Let me address each one separately.

Regarding your own Box 14 items (Union Dues, Retirement, and Health/Flex), these are not Family Leave Insurance (FLI). You would only answer "yes" to the FLI question if your Box 14 specifically shows a Massachusetts Paid Family Leave (MAPFL) or Massachusetts Paid Medical Leave (MAPML) amount. Since your Box 14 shows different items, you can answer "no" to the FLI question for your W-2.

For your husband's Box 14 showing "QOC," that is also not FLI. QOC stands for Qualified Overtime Compensation, which is a new deduction for 2025 under federal law. It represents the overtime premium portion of his wages. In a follow-up screen after the W-2 has been entered you will be prompted to enter the overtime premium amount.

For your husband's Box 12 Code DD, the good news is that this amount is completely non-taxable and is for informational purposes only. It represents the total cost of employer-sponsored health coverage (both the employer's and employee's share combined). You should still enter it in Box 12 with Code DD when entering the W-2, but it will not add to your taxable income or change your tax liability at all. The large number can look alarming, but it has no impact on what you owe or your refund.

shellzbellz911 · Answer

He also has a section on his W2 that states DD (which I don't see an option for in the drop down Box 12 Codes. It states DD is the Cost of employer-sponsored health coverage and in BOLD "The amount reported with code DD is not taxable."

Where do I enter this amount in as it's a lot of money?