No, don't check the box. Request a corrected W-2 from your employer. If you have a 401k through your employer but the box is not checked, this may have certain tax implications. For example: This may allow or disallow you to contribute money into other retirement accounts. It may also prevent you from getting the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, if you qualify.

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chibichan08

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If box 13 is not checked on my W-2, but I know I have a 401K through my employer, should I still check box 13?

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 17, 2022
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HelenC12

No, don't check the box. Request a corrected W-2 from your employer. If you have a 401k through your employer but the box is not checked, this may have certain tax implications.

For example:

This may allow or disallow you to contribute money into other retirement accounts.
It may also prevent you from getting the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, if you qualify.

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SteamTrain

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@chibichan08

The BUT is....did you actually contribute to the 401k at any time during 2021?

Your contributions would be shown in box 12 with a code "D" next to the $$ amount.

(or code "AA" if contributions were made to a ROTH 401k)

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*

chibichan08Author

I thought of that too. I did contribute to it and there is an amt in box 12. So my assumption is that I should have a W-2 with box 13 checked if that's the case?