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2 sets of boxes 18, 19, 20 for the same locality

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February 25, 2024
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On my W-2, I have 2 sets of boxes 18, 19, 20. Both 20 boxes state the same locality, so I get an error message when I try to enter them on separate lines. I saw other posts that suggested combining the amounts.

The amounts in the two boxes labeled 18 are different. One of them matches the income listed in box 1 and the other matches the income listed in box 5. So, combining them would not be accurate - it would nearly double my earned income. Which should I choose to list in box 18?

The amounts listed in the two boxes labeled 19 also do not match. Per my paycheck, both amounts were withheld - I'm guessing one is city and one is school district. Should I just add those together? Thanks for any assistance.

Hal_Al

Employee

I assume you're in Ohio.

You say "I'm guessing one is city and one is school district."

That's probably right if you live in a School District (SD) with an income tax and either live or work in a city with an income tax.

Box 20 should have told you that, but you say " Both 20 boxes state the same locality". It sounds like your employer made a mistake. Ideally, you get a corrected W-2, from your employer. Lacking that, change the box 20 (on the line with the box 1 amount in box 18) to the SD number that you know the tax was withheld for. Typically, Ohio cities tax the box 5 amount and SD's only tax the box 1 amount.