1. US Payroll Year-End Processing Guide
  2. Entering Descriptions for Amounts Reported in Box 14

Entering Descriptions for Amounts Reported in Box 14

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W2 Special Handling Description

Enter a code in this field to complete one of the following actions in the W2 form:

  • The system prints the first three characters of this field as the amount description for Special Handling amounts entered in Box 14.

  • The first position in the W-2 Special Handling Description field represents the IRS Distribution Code that prints in Box 7 of the 1099-R form. To print excess golden parachute amounts on Form 1099-MISC, enter code EPP in this field.

    The payroll-tax calculation system by Vertex calculates all school district taxes. You do not need to create special deductions to withhold these taxes.

  • If the value that you want to enter in the W-2 IRS Defined Code field is more than two characters, you can enter the value in this field.