W-2 & non qualified plans

[jlew1229]

I have a W-2 with $18,924.00 in box 1 and $18.924.00 in box 11.  When I enter it into Lacerte it states:   W-2 contains no wages.    Shouldn't line 1 become taxable?  should it be entered somewhere else?    Does w-2  Box 11 zero out W-2  box 1?    

[PhoebeRoberts]

The presentation of W-2s with Box 11 amounts has changed. See the W-2 and 1040 instructions.  Look at Schedule 1, also.

[Joni T EA]

No it is not taxable.  Enter in box 1 and box 11.  the program will not tax the non-qualified plan.  there will be a worksheet showing it reduced taxable wages.

[YLCPA]

Similar situation for my client - not taxable by Lacerte in 2022, which is taxpayer's first full year of retirement-not sure if that makes a difference.  However, in 2021, Lacerte did NOT reduce the wages for the amount in Box 11 - taxpayer retired part way through 2021. Was Lacerte handling the taxation correctly in 2021? Or incorrectly in 2021? 

Thank you for any help regarding this.