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Today TaxMama hears from Glenn in NY who tells us, “I have a question about W-2s and how they are compiled. I ask because there is a discrepancy between my year-end payroll stub and my W-2. The total on my W-2 was roughly ,000 higher than on my yearly pay stub.
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This is despite the fact that I donated the maximum amount to my 401k (pre-tax) and was reimbursed for tuition (non-taxable).
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Can you give me some insight on this? Thanks!”
Uh Glenn,
That’s a very good question. Usually, just the reverse happens.
Usually, your total on your paystub is higher.
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Then, once the W-2 is prepared, and all the deductions for 401(k)s and tuition, etc. come out, your box 1 amounts are much lower.
Of course, the Social Security/Medicare boxes will show the higher amount.
What could make the 1 box higher than you expect?
Hmmm…did you exercise some stock options? Was there an adjustment in their retirement plan for their highly compensated employees that kicked income back into your W-2? Was there a separate bonus check you forgot about? Do they give you a car or other major equipment for personal use?
These are some of the things that would bring about a discrepancy like that.
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(Yes, I know, someone is bound to bring up life insurance of over $50,000 coverage – but those premiums wouldn’t increase your wages by $10K.)
Rather than try to guess at the mystery, I have an idea. What a flash of insight!
Call your payroll department and ask them give you the details that went into your W-2.
Companies that use ADP for payroll services provide that nice reconciliation right on their W-2s.
It could simply be an error – and they will either fix it for you – or ask them for the extra $10,000…that will get their attention in a hurry. But you have the right idea.
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