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    jtrujiyo1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 20, 2013, 08:51 PM
    My w2 shows less wages than medicare wages
    Why is my wages $47729 and my medicare wages $61910
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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:03 PM
    Maybe you have a 401k? It's not counted in your wages, but is counted in SS and Medicare wages.
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    Feb 20, 2013, 10:20 PM
    The 401K is your most likely culprit, but other pre-tax deductions (403b, FSA, etc). Could also explain it.
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