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Answer Tax QuestionsW-2 - Employee Business expense Reimbursements - Box 1 and 12
Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
Generally, Payments made under an accountable plan are excluded from employee's gross income and not reported on Form W-2, However
if the per diem or mileage allowance exceed the IRS rules the excess is treated as wages in Box 1 and also in Box 12 Using Code L.
These amounts are subject to Social Security, Medicare and Withholding taxes.
if the per diem or mileage allowance exceed the IRS rules the excess is treated as wages in Box 1 and also in Box 12 Using Code L.
These amounts are subject to Social Security, Medicare and Withholding taxes.

W-3 - Ordering Forms
Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
To order IRS Scannable Forms call 1-800-829-3676

W-3 - Due Date for Electronic Fill-in Returns
Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
Electronic fill in forms or uploads are filed through SSA's Business Service Online =""> BSO website is www.socialsecurity.gov/employer and click on First time filers or Returning filers under the Before you File Link.

W-3 - Due Date for Paper Returns
Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
Mail Paper Form W-3 with Copy A of Forms W-2 by February 28, 20XX

W-3 - Mailing Address
Asked Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by an anonymous user
File Paper copies of Form W-3 with the entire Copy A page of Forms W-2 to
Social Security Administration
Data Operations Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18769-001
Social Security Administration
Data Operations Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18769-001

W-2 - Box 13 checkbox's
Asked Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by an anonymous user
If the recipient is a statutory employee, wage income and expenses are reportable on Schedule C. Earnings are not subject to income tax withholding but are subject to SS and Medicare taxes.
Covered by a retirement plan box being X'd means the recipient is subject to the phase-out rules for IRA deductions.
Income reportable as 3rd party sick pay has this checkbox X'd.
Covered by a retirement plan box being X'd means the recipient is subject to the phase-out rules for IRA deductions.
Income reportable as 3rd party sick pay has this checkbox X'd.

W-2 - Box 12 Codes
Asked Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by an anonymous user
Elective deferrals from retirement plans and adjustments or deductions are listed with a code and an amount in Box 12.
CODES:
A = Uncollected SS or RRTA tax on tips
B = Uncollected Medicare tax on tips
C = Taxable cost of group life insurance over 50K
D through H,S,AA,BB,EE = Elective Deferrals and Roth contributions
J = Nontaxable sick pay
K = 20% excise tax on golden paachute payments
L = Employee business expense reimbursements
M = Uncollected SS or RRTA tax on life insurance
N = Uncollected Medicare tax on life insurance
P =excludable moving expense reimbursements
Q =Nontaxable combat pay
R = Employer contributions to Archer MSA
S = salary reduction under 408(p) Simple
T = Adoption benefits
V= income from stock option
W = HSA employer contribution
Y = 409A deferral
Z = 409A income
AA = Roth contribution under 401(k)
BB =Roth contribution under 403(b)
DD = employer health coverage
EE =Roth contribution under 457(b)
CODES:
A = Uncollected SS or RRTA tax on tips
B = Uncollected Medicare tax on tips
C = Taxable cost of group life insurance over 50K
D through H,S,AA,BB,EE = Elective Deferrals and Roth contributions
J = Nontaxable sick pay
K = 20% excise tax on golden paachute payments
L = Employee business expense reimbursements
M = Uncollected SS or RRTA tax on life insurance
N = Uncollected Medicare tax on life insurance
P =excludable moving expense reimbursements
Q =Nontaxable combat pay
R = Employer contributions to Archer MSA
S = salary reduction under 408(p) Simple
T = Adoption benefits
V= income from stock option
W = HSA employer contribution
Y = 409A deferral
Z = 409A income
AA = Roth contribution under 401(k)
BB =Roth contribution under 403(b)
DD = employer health coverage
EE =Roth contribution under 457(b)

W-2 - Dependent Care benefits, Box 10
Asked Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by an anonymous user
Reimbursements from your employer and the value of employer care services are included in Box 10
Generally, amounts up to $5,000 are tax free and the excess over $5,000 are included on Form 1040 line 7 as taxable wages.
Generally, amounts up to $5,000 are tax free and the excess over $5,000 are included on Form 1040 line 7 as taxable wages.

W-2 - Allocated Tips, Box 8
Asked Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by an anonymous user
If you worked in a restaurant employing 10 or more people, your employer will report in Box 8 your share of taxable tip income.
The amount in Box 8 is includable in Form 1040 Line 7.
The amount in Box 8 is includable in Form 1040 Line 7.
