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The Lacerte program will take the amount from the W-2 Box 12 code L and report it on the 1040, line 1 as income if a 2106 is required based on Screen 30, Vehicle/Employee Business Expenses (2106). Any reimbursement amount that is greater than the expense, will flow to the 1040 line 1 as additional income.

To link the W-2 Box 12 Code L amounts to the correct expenses on the 2106:

  1. Go to screen Screen 10, Wages, Salaries, Tips.
  2. Scroll down to Box 12.
  3. In the field If 'L' above, employee business expense schedule name or number (code 53) click in the drop-down menu and choose the activity number found on screen 30.

If the amount is not flowing correctly:

  1. Go to  Screen 30, Vehicle/Employee Business Expense
  2. In the Vehicle/Employee Business Expense (2106) section review, the Form (Ctrl+T) entered.
    • This must be Form 2106, not Schedule C, for the expenses to be included as income.
  3. Make sure there is an entry in the field 1=qualified performing artist, 2=handicapped 3=fee=based government official. 

What if my taxpayer is not required to file Form 2106?

  1. Go to Screen 14.1 Miscellaneous Income.
  2. Choose the Alimony and Other Income section.
  3. Enter the amount in the Other income (Ctrl+E) field.