Annabelle is employed as an administrator for GRM Industries. She noticed that her Box 1 and Box 3 amounts on her W-2 were different.
b Employer identification number (EIN)
c Employer'd name, address, and ZIP code
1 Wages, tips, other compensation
2 Federal income tax withheld
3 Social security wages
4 Social security tax withheld
What is a reason why the amounts in boxes 1 and 3 would be different?
a) Annabelle received tips, which are not subject to Social Security taxes.
b) Annabelle has contributed to a pre-tax 401(k) that reduced her taxable wages.
c) Annabelle changed her withholding allowances on her W-4.
d) Annabelle's wages were subject to a pre-tax garnishment.