What is line 19 on a W2?

Box 19 reports the total taxes withheld from your paychecks for local, city, or other state income taxes. This amount might also be deductible as part of the deduction for state and local income taxes if you itemize your deductions on Schedule A.

What if local wages on W2 is blank?

This box is used to report the taxable local wages you were paid. Many times, this will be the same number as the earnings listed in Boxes 1 and 16. This will be blank if you do not pay any local taxes. This is the total Local Income Tax amount withheld from your checks over the year.

What if Box 20 on my W2 is blank?

This is usually a city income tax or sometimes state disability payments. In any case, there needs to be a locality name in box 20, if box 19 includes any amount. Please see the Word Doc I have attached that explains every single box and code on your w-2. You should contact your employer to inquire about the mistake.

Why is box 3 blank on my W2?

You need to contact your employer and find out why Boxes 3 and 5 are blank. This is for Social Security and Medicare taxes. Do not file with the W-2 until you get an explanation or a corrected W-2 from them. This does impact the filing of a correct return.

Why is Box 4 blank on my w2?

Box 4: Social Security tax withheld Usually, the number won’t be important unless you work more than one job and earn more than the wage base limit for Social Security taxes in a given year. If that’s the case, you’ll need this number in order to calculate how much money you’ll get back for excess withholding.

What is the difference between state wages and local wages on w2?

State wages, tips, etc: The total state taxable gross pay you received. State income tax: The total state income taxes that were withheld from your compensation. Local wages, tips, etc: The total local taxable gross pay you received. Local income tax: The total local income tax withheld from your compensation.