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How do I enter income tax withheld by a third party for electronic W-2s? (Government Reporting)

Income tax that has been withheld by a third party must be included in the electronic W-2 file. To do this, you'll need to enter the income tax withheld by a third party in the Federal electronic file properties.

 

Adding income tax withheld by a third party to Federal electronic file

1. Open Connect Payroll > Government Reporting > Organization.

2. Click Federal.

3. Click Electronic Filing.

4. Use the Third Party box to enter the income tax withheld by third party.

Note: If you're reporting income tax withheld by a third party for sick pay, select the Third Party Sick Pay Indicator checkbox.

5. Click Save (CTRL+S).

 

 

 

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