Box 14 descriptions of COVID pays are overlapping the amounts on the printed Federal W2 form.
Description

Cause

Box 14 descriptions that are more than 8 characters may overlap the amounts on the printed form.

Resolution

The descriptions of the Pays will need to be changed to 8 characters or less.

Option A: Modify the descriptions in the setup of your W2 format as outlined below

In Payroll, select Tools, Modify Forms, W-2 forms

  • Click List, select the W-2 form, click [OK], and then press the TAB key.
  • Select the Amounts tab.
  • Click inside the box on the left on the first blank line within box 14, then select the [Text] button. Enter EPSLA511 in the TEXT box then click [OK]
  • Click inside the box on the right on the first blank line within box 14, then select the [Pays] button. Select your COVIDSICK Pay ID then click [OK]
  • Click inside the box on the left on the next blank line within box 14, then select the [Text] button. Enter EPSLA200 in the TEXT box then click [OK]
  • Click inside the box on the right on this same line within box 14, then select the [Pays] button. Select your COVIDFMLA Pay ID then click [OK]
  • Click inside the box on the left on the next blank line within box 14, then select the [Text] button. Enter EFMLEA in the TEXT box then click [OK]
  • Click inside the box on the right on this same line within box 14, then select the [Pays] button. Select your COVFMLA10 Pay ID then click [OK]

Option B: Modify the descriptions in the Aatrix W-2 preparer window.

In the Aatrix W2 Preparer window:

  • Double click on the Box 14 colum heading "EPSLA$511". The Name Column - Box 14 window will open. Enter "EPSLA511" (without the quotes) in the box to the right of "Enter text to print in Box 14 on Form W-2:" then click [OK].
  • Double click on the Box 14 colum heading "EPSLA$200". The Name Column - Box 14 window will open. Enter "EPSLA200" (without the quotes) in the box to the right of "Enter text to print in Box 14 on Form W-2:" then click [OK].
  • Continue processing the form
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