All of the 2025 Forms W-2, W-2AS, W-2GU, W-2VI, W-3, and W-3SS have been updated to show the new OMB Number 1545-0029. In addition, updated correction Forms W-2c and W-3c were released …

Jun 5, 2024 · Take a look at the chart below to see Form W-2 Box 12 codes and explanations. This information is also found on the IRS General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3.

If you’ve looked at one closely, you may have noticed the many boxes and codes on the form—especially box 12 on W-2 forms. If you have an amount listed on your box 12 Form W-2, it is …

Mar 28, 2025 · Box 12 on the W-2 form is where various types of compensation, deductions, and benefits are reported using specific codes. Each code corresponds to a particular type of …

Feb 20, 2025 · TaxAct has a handy table that lists the meaning of all W-2 box 12 letter codes.

Jul 11, 2025 · Decode Box 12 W-2 tax codes for 2025. Learn what each code means, how it affects your taxes, and how professionals can avoid costly filing mistakes.

There are several types of compensation and benefits that can be reported in Box 12 of Form W-2. Box 12 will report a single letter or double letter code followed by a dollar amount.

Nov 15, 2024 · Each W-2 Form Box 12 code is either a single or double letter code. The codes range from A to HH. Box 12 is divided into four parts: 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d. Each line (12a, 12b, 12c, …

Aug 21, 2025 · The IRS released draft versions of the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and the 2026 Form W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement. Both forms caution that early release …