Which statement correctly describes mapping earnings and deductions to W-2 boxes using a specific report?

• A. Tenant-specific earnings and deductions must be mapped to W-2 boxes using the View W-2 Box Configuration report.
• B. W-2 mapping is automatic and requires no report.
• C. Mapping is done via the W-4 form.
• D. W-2 box configuration is performed in the Tax Settings page.

Answer: (A)

Mapping earnings and deductions to W-2 boxes is a configuration task in Workday that determines how payroll data appear on the annual W-2 form. The correct approach uses the View W-2 Box Configuration report to map tenant-specific earnings and deductions to the appropriate W-2 boxes. This report is designed to define and review exactly which payroll items feed into each W-2 box, ensuring the output matches tax filing requirements for that tenant.

W-2 mapping isn’t automatic; it requires explicit configuration so items land in the correct boxes. The W-4 form is about withholding allowances and employee tax withholding, not about where earnings or deductions appear on the W-2. The Tax Settings page covers broader tax-related settings, but the precise assignment of items to W-2 boxes is done through the dedicated W-2 box configuration workflow, typically accessed via the View W-2 Box Configuration report.