Calculating Gross Compensation from W-2 Involving RI-SDI

[Silver]

Hi

I have a client who is located in Rhode Island, they are subject to the mandatory State Disability Insurance (SDI).

My question: Is SDI included in Box 5 ( Medicare wages and tips) of the W-2  or is it excluded from the amount. The RI-SDI is separately listed  on the Form W-2 in Box 14, leaving me with this question when calculating Gross Compensation for the 401(k) Plan.

Any help is appreciated.

-Silver

[BG5150]

Use the payroll report.  I only use the W2 to double check the deferrals and sometimes SSNs.

 

 

[Silver]

Love the idea however, I am not convinced that the in-house payroll reports are correct. So i am left with W-2's.

[BG5150]

The payroll system directly generates the W2, I would think.  Therefore, if the payroll report is incorrect, chances are your W2's aren't right either...

[Silver]

Makes sense and I appreciate the feedback however I am still looking for the answer below.

My question: Is SDI included in Box 5 ( Medicare wages and tips) of the W-2  or is it excluded from the amount. The RI-SDI is separately listed  on the Form W-2 in Box 14, leaving me with this question when calculating Gross Compensation for the 401(k) Plan.

[XTitan]

I've been a CA resident who has SDI as well.  Let me answer this way.  If I had $100 of wages and $1 deducted for SDI, Box 5 would show $100.  Does that help?

[Silver]

Thank you, that was in fact very helpful. This leads me to believe that the SDI is included in Box 5.

[CuseFan]

I pay NYS SDI from my wages and it is not pre-tax in any fashion, except it could be deducted as a SALT on my Federal tax return, before tax reform that is!