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What is the reconciliation of Form 943 to Forms W-2 and W-3?

Specific amounts reported on Form 943 for 2022 should agree with Form W-3.

The amounts from Form 943 that must agree with the related boxes on Form W-3 include:

• Federal income tax withheld (line 8 and box 2)
• Social security wages (lines 2, 2a, and 2b and box 3)
• Medicare wages (line 4 and box 5).

If the amounts don't agree, you may be contacted by the IRS or the SSA.