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21 minutes ago, metsfan026 said:

We've always used Box 5 for the compensation when a document defines it as W2 Compensation.  We have an auditor questioning it, wanting us to use the Gross Pay (which isn't a box on the W2).  Which one is commonly used?

RTFD.  I'm sure the document says more than just W-2 comp.  All document provisions regarding comp matter, not just W-2, 415, etc.  

 

 

 

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In order to be a safe harbor definition of comp, it has to include 125 deferrals as well as 401(k) deferrals. Box 5 is grossed up for 401(k) deferrals but not for 125 deferrals.

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I also recommend reading the document (ALWAYS ABOUT EVERYTHING!) and the ERISA Outline Book.  Note that there are things that appear in a W-2 that are never includible in compensation, such as true severance pay.  So, you really need to take a look at what the document says should be included, plus any Code references in the document, and then compare that to the chart in the EOB, and that will likely get you to where you need to be in using the proper compensation.

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