On W2 What Is Box 12 Dd?

The Affordable Care Act requires employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on an employee's Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, in Box 12, using Code DD.

What goes in box 12 dd on W-2?

Many employers are required to report the cost of an employee's health care benefits in Box 12 of Form W-2, using Code DD to identify the amount. ... It is included in Box 12 in order to provide comparable consumer information on the cost of health care coverage.

What does D and DD stand for on W-2?

D : Contributions to your 401(k) plan. DD: Cost of employer-sponsored health coverage. More info. E: Contributions to your 403(b) plan. EE: Designated Roth contributions under a governmental section 457(b) plan.

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