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 Employer Contribution to Dental/Vision Plans

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Adrian Bunn posted 04-22-2024 12:21

Hey all. I ran into a question on the reporting of employer contributions to Dental/Health plans, and if the employer contribution should be included in box 12 (code DD) or anywhere else on an employee's W2.

It looks like according to the IRS website the dental and vision employer contributions are optional to list, but I just want to make sure I'm understanding correctly. 

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Howard Goldman, CPP

Including the cost of vision and dental plans in Form W-2 box 12 code DD is optional if those plans are separate and are not integrated as part of the medical plan.