Incorrect W-2 code used on Pay Type



Description of Issue

After printing out W-2's, realized that a pay code was pulling into box 14Y that should not have been

Context
  • Munis
  • Payroll
  • Employee W-2
Cause

In the Pay Master program, a W-2 code was defined that should not have been

Resolution
  1. Go to Payroll > Payroll Setup > Pay Master
  2. Click Search
  3. From the W-2 Code field, click the drop down arrow, select the incorrect W2 Code. Click Accept
  4. Click Update
  5. Click the W-2 Code drop down and select the last line of the list that is blank so there is no code. Click Accept
  6. Go to Payroll > W-2 and 1099-R Records > Create W-2 and 1099-R Records
  7. Click Define. Enter the year. Click Accept
  8. Click Define and fill out the screen accordingly. Click Accept
  9.  A prompt will display asking, W-2 / 1099-R Records exist for 2019. Do you wish to replace these records? Click Yes.
Additional Information
  • If the Electronic File has already been sent, this method may not be used and W-2C's must be created, for instructions on this, click here: How to create a W-2c
  • If any manual changes were made to the W-2's, recreating them will override those changes.