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Should I report OPT, LST, Emerg, or EMST if my employer entered that amount in boxes 16 through 19?

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Should I report OPT, LST, Emerg, or EMST if my employer entered that amount in boxes 16 through 19?

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No. An amount (typically less than $100) withheld for emergency or local services tax may not be credited to your earned income tax liability. If your employer reported such withholdings in boxes 16 through 19 of your W-2, please omit those amounts when completing this screen.