The W-2 Box 5 amount is taxable wages subject to Medicare taxes. This differs from your gross earnings because there are certain deductions that reduce your Medicare taxable wages, such as pretax medical/dental and vision insurance, and FSA Medical and Dependent Care. Retirement deposits and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans do not reduce your Medicare taxable wages. Medicare taxable wages do not have a cap amount in the year.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 : Payroll Accounting Adjustments are not expected to be available on July 3 as previously planned, due to an error within Workday. We are working as quickly as possible to fix the issue. Watch this space for updates. Please direct questions to askfinance@virginia.edu