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June 6, 2019
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Turbo Tax is asking for a code in box 12. My W2 box 12 is State Tax Withheld. Whatcv gives???

  • June 6, 2019
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    Best answer by ThomasM

    Are you sure you're looking at a W-2 form rather than another type of income form, like a 1099-R?  These are standardized forms, and box 12 of the W-2 is not state tax withheld (that's box 17).  However, on the 1099-R, box 12 is state tax withheld.

    Often folks refer to all their income forms as "W-2s" even though they have different form numbers.  Take another look at yours, just to be sure.

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    ThomasMAnswer
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    June 6, 2019

    Are you sure you're looking at a W-2 form rather than another type of income form, like a 1099-R?  These are standardized forms, and box 12 of the W-2 is not state tax withheld (that's box 17).  However, on the 1099-R, box 12 is state tax withheld.

    Often folks refer to all their income forms as "W-2s" even though they have different form numbers.  Take another look at yours, just to be sure.