Hi, when QuickBooks generates my employee's W2s, the retirement amount is being placed on line 12A with the code "S" rather than on line 12D. What am I doing wrong?

I got you covered, troyce.

Box 12 is the total of any amounts that fit into a specific category or code. QuickBooks will automatically enter the amount in this box based on the items you used on your paychecks.

Let's run the Payroll Details report for the entire year to verify this. You'll have to ensure the items used on the paychecks are set up correctly and the correct amounts were used.

Here's how:

1. Select Reports from the sidebar menu.
2. Enter "Payroll Details" in the search bar.
3. Set the appropriate reporting date.
4. Click Run Report.
5. Verify the retirement items being used and their amount.

I also recommend visiting this link to know more about how QuickBooks populates the boxes on the form: W2 Form Boxes Explained.

Additionally, I've added this article for reference in case you want to print your W-2 forms: Print W-2 and W-3 forms.

In case you have other questions in mind, feel free to leave them below. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.