How to get the housing pay item to display in box 14 of the W-2
Non-Taxable Pay Item types, such as housing, may report in Box 14 of the W-2.
In Payroll
- Go to Forms → W-2 Setup.
- Check the box at "Print in W-2 Box 14" for those Non-Taxable pay item types you want to report in Box 14 (e.g. Housing Allowance).
- Enter the three digit code you want to print in Box 14 in W-2 Box 14 Code (e.g. HOU). (see image)
You may need to go to Forms → Edit Employees W-2 Information and click Reprocess for the item to display on the W-2.
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Note: If you leave the W-2 Box 14 Code field blank the amount will not display even if the box is checked.
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