BOX 1: Wages, tips, other compensation
This is the amount that is subject to federal taxation.
BOX 2: Federal income tax withheld
This is amount of federal taxation withholding.
BOX 3: Social Security wages
For Ohio University, this box is typically blank. Some employees such as AmeriCorps employees will see the amount of wages subject to social security taxation.
BOX 4: Social Security tax withheld
For Ohio University, this box is typically blank. Some employees such as AmeriCorps employees will see the amount of social security taxes withheld.
BOX 5: Medicare wages
The amount of wages subject to Medicare taxation.
BOX 6: Medicare tax withheld
This is the amount of Medicare tax withheld in the year. This amount is 1.45% of the amount shown in Box 5.鈥疐or employees who have wages in excess of $200,000 an additional Medicare surcharge tax of 0.9% was withheld.
BOX 7-9: Not applicable for Ohio University
BOX 10: Dependent care benefits
This box includes deductions for the self-elected Dependent Day Care Account.
BOX 11: Nonqualified Plans
This box is typically blank for Ohio University employees.
BOX 12: Multiple items may appear in these boxes.
The following codes may appear:
| Code | Description |
|---|
| E | Voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 403(b) account; mandatory retirement contributions are not included. |
| DD | Reporting Employer Provided Health Coverage - reporting the cost of medical coverage (employee and employer portions). |
| G | Voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457(b) account; mandatory retirement contributions are not included. |
Guidelines for other codes that may appear are explained on the back of the W-2.
BOX 13: The following boxes may be checked:
- Statutory Employee - Not applicable for Ohio University
- Retirement Plan - this box would be checked if you are enrolled in a retirement plan and make mandatory retirement contributions
- Third Party Sick Pay - Not Applicable for Ohio University
BOX 14: Multiple items may appear in this box.
The following items could appear:
- CT PFL, OR PFML, MA PFML or FLI 鈥 represent the Paid Family Leave contributions made by employees in Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, or any other applicable state. These contributions are deducted from employees' paychecks and are listed in Box 14 of the W-2 form.
- PA SUI 鈥 is the Pennsylvania State Unemployment Insurance mandatory tax for employees who work from Pennsylvania.
- VTCCC 鈥 is the Vermont Child Care Contribution which represents the amounts contributed to Vermont's state-mandated childcare program for employees who work from Vermont.
BOX 15: State Tax Information
This box indicates the state which taxes were subjected to and/or withheld and remitted to. The corresponding state ID will be in the box next to box 15. For the state of Ohio that ID is 51-1644312.
Box 15 on your W-2 form may sometimes be blank, and the box next to it might indicate "TOTAL STATE." This means that taxes were withheld in more than one state. The specific amounts for each state can be found in the preceding sections of the form. To find the wage and tax information for a particular state, locate the section that lists that state.
BOX 16: State Wages, Tips, Other Compensation
Box 16鈥痮n the W-2 form shows your鈥痵tate wages, tips, etc.鈥疶his is the total amount of wages earned that is subject to state income tax. If you worked in multiple states, you might see multiple entries for Box 16, each corresponding to a different state.
For those who had "TOTAL STATE" in Box 15, it means that taxes were withheld in more than one state. In this case, Box 16 will show the combined state wages for all the states where taxes were withheld. To find the specific amounts for each state, you should look at the preceding sections of the W-2 form that list each state separately.
BOX 17: State Income Tax
Box 17 on the W-2 form shows the state income tax that was withheld from wages during the year.
For those who have "TOTAL STATE" in Box 15, it means that taxes were withheld in more than one state. In this case, Box 17 will show the combined state income tax withheld for all the states. To find the specific amounts for each state, you should look at the preceding sections of the W-2 form that list each state separately.
BOX 18: Local Wages, Tips, Other Compensation
Box 18鈥痮n the W-2 form shows your鈥痩ocal wages, tips, etc.鈥疶his is the total amount of income earned that is subject to local income tax. If you worked and/or lived in multiple localities that are subject to taxation, you might see different entries for Box 18, each corresponding to a different locality. Localities can include cities or school districts.
Box 18 on your W-2 form may sometimes be blank, and the box below it (Box 20) might indicate "TOTAL CITY." This means that taxes were withheld in more than one locality. The specific amounts for each locality can be found in the preceding sections of the form. To find the wage and tax information for a particular locality, locate the section that lists that locality
Box 19: Local Income Tax
Box 19鈥痮n your W-2 form shows the鈥痩ocal income tax鈥痶hat was withheld from your pay during the year.
For those who had "TOTAL CITY" in Box 20, it means that taxes were withheld in more than one locality. In this case, Box 19 will show the combined local income tax withheld for all the localities. To find the specific amounts for each locality, you should look at the preceding sections of the W-2 form that list each locality separately.
Box 20: Locality Name
Box 20鈥痮n the W-2 form shows the鈥痭ame of the locality鈥痺here you are paying the tax listed in Box 19. This could be a city, school district, or other local taxing authority.
For those who had "TOTAL CITY" in Box 20, it means that taxes were withheld in more than one locality. In this case, Box 20 will show "TOTAL CITY," and you should look at the preceding sections of the W-2 form to find the specific localities and their corresponding wage and tax information.
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