Have you ever stared at your W-2 form and wondered what those cryptic codes in Box 14 mean? You’re not alone. Box 14 is a secret language employers use to report critical details about your pay and benefits – information that could save you hundreds at tax time or prevent costly IRS headaches. Let’s decode this section together and turn confusion into clarity.
In this updated 2025 guide, you’ll learn:
Box 14 on IRS Form W-2 is a flexible, employer-defined field for reporting tax-related items that don’t fit elsewhere. Unlike other boxes with strict IRS guidelines, Box 14 acts as a “catch-all” for miscellaneous compensation data, often including:
主要观点: While the IRS doesn’t require Box 14 entries, they’re essential for understanding your true tax liability and uncovering potential deductions
W-2 第 14 号方框代码并非只是随机缩写。它们可以揭示隐藏的节税或纳税义务。例如
忽略 W-2 第 14 号方框代码可能意味着遗漏扣除项目或意外少报收入。
Here’s the most comprehensive Box 14 code list available, expanded with military and state-specific entries:
代码 | 说明 | Tax impact | State-specific? | 需要采取的行动 |
---|---|---|---|---|
PFL | Paid Family Leave (CA, NY, NJ) | Deductible on state returns | ✓ | Claim state deduction |
VPDI | Voluntary Plan Disability Insurance (CA) | Reduces state taxable income | ✓ | Include on state return |
E | Military TSP Contributions | Tax-exempt | None for federal | |
H | Home-to-Work Transportation Benefits | Taxable (included in Box 1) | Verify income reporting | |
S125 | Cafeteria Plan (FSA/HSA) | Lowers taxable income | Report pre-tax contributions | |
IMP | Imputed Income (e.g., domestic partner benefits) | Taxable | Add to income | |
CASDI | CA State Disability Insurance | Deductible on CA returns | ✓ | Claim state deduction |
UA | Uniform Allowances/Union Dues | Potentially deductible | Itemize if eligible | |
T | COLA (Puerto Rico wages) | Non-taxable | ✓ | Exclude from income |
DD | Employer Health Coverage Cost | Informational only | 无 |
并非所有 W-2 条目的第 14 号方框都需要采取行动,但有些方框会影响您的纳税表:
如果您符合以下条件,请在 1040 表格中申报 退休储蓄积分.
平价医疗法案》要求雇主报告医疗保险费用(代码 DD),但该金额无需纳税
例如代码 "UA "可能指制服津贴(如果是特定工作,则免税)或工会费用(如果是分项扣除,则可扣除)。
申请扣除符合条件的费用(如 2018 年前的工会会费) .
将第 14 格的条目与您的工资单进行比较。如果数字不符,请向您的雇主索取更正后的 W-2c 表。
研究 "NYSDI "等代码如何影响您的州申报。加利福尼亚州的 教育发展司网站例如,解释了 "CASDI "扣除。
错过最后期限: 如果您的 W-2 有错误,请在 2 月 28 日之前申请更正 W-2c 。
Sarah, a teacher in California, noticed code “CASDI” on her W-2 box 14. After reviewing a W-2 box 14 codes list, she learned these premiums were state deductible employee expenses tied to California’s disability insurance. Using guidance from the 加利福尼亚州教育发展局 she deducted the $1,200 from her state return, saving her $500 元的州税。
课程 Unfamiliar Box 14 codes often link to state deductible employee expenses or credits – don’t skip the research!
W-2 第 14 号方框的代码可能看起来像个谜,但它们却是税务知识的金矿。无论是退休缴款、健康福利还是州税,了解这些代码都能确保您准确报税并最大限度地节省开支。
下一步:
保存本指南,以备将来参考(税率为 始终 就在拐角处)。
请记住,有疑问时 税务员 可以化困惑为信心。