What is this deduction code on my paystub? Need help identifying unknown withholding

Thanks for the quick response! That makes sense - I do remember checking some boxes for dental and vision during orientation. I just didn't expect it to show up as a mysterious code. I'll dig through my orientation packet tonight and see if there's a breakdown of the costs. Is it normal for them to lump all these extra benefits together instead of listing them separately?

Yes, it's very common for companies to group smaller benefit deductions under a single code like "SUPBEN" to keep paycheck stubs less cluttered. Some employers break everything out individually, but many combine them, especially if you have multiple small-value benefits. If you can't find your orientation materials, look for an employee portal or intranet. Most companies now have digital access to all your benefit elections and costs. You might find a detailed breakdown showing exactly how that $37 is distributed across your supplemental benefits.

Does it really work with paystubs too? I thought it was just for tax forms. I have this random deduction called "WFHM" that started appearing three months ago and my company's HR is useless.

How accurate is it though? My company has some really obscure deduction codes that even my coworkers don't understand. Would it know company-specific stuff or just the standard codes?

Yes, it absolutely works with paystubs! The system can recognize and explain most standard payroll codes across different companies. It's really helpful for decoding those cryptic abbreviations. For company-specific codes, it's surprisingly good too. Their system seems to recognize patterns from thousands of employers. When I tried it with some weird codes from my small company, it correctly identified almost all of them. For the rare truly custom code, they have tax pros who can research it if the AI doesn't immediately know.

Wait, the IRS would help with understanding my company's payroll codes? I thought they only dealt with actual tax returns and stuff. Would they really know what random codes like "SUPBEN" mean?

This sounds like BS honestly. Everyone knows you can't get through to the IRS without waiting hours. How could some random service magically get you through in 20 minutes when millions of people can't get through at all? Sounds like a scam to me.

The IRS can definitely help with payroll tax questions, including explaining common withholding codes and making sure your employer is withholding correctly. While they might not know every company-specific code, they can tell you what's required by law and what's optional. I was skeptical too before trying it. The service works because they use a combination of technology that continuously dials the IRS until there's an opening, then immediately connects you. It's like having someone redial for you hundreds of times until they get through. I wasted three hours trying on my own before using Claimyr and getting connected in under 20 minutes.

Thanks for the insider info! Since posting this, I've discovered it covers my dental, vision, and a small life insurance policy. One question though - is there any legal requirement for companies to itemize these deductions more clearly? It seems strange they can just take money without explaining exactly what it's for on each paycheck.

There's no federal requirement to itemize every specific benefit on your paystub. Companies only need to show that deductions are happening, but not necessarily break them down into extreme detail. Most employers provide an itemized benefit statement during enrollment or make it available on their benefits portal. If you're ever confused, you have a legal right to get a clear explanation of all payroll deductions. Your company might not put it on each stub, but they must provide the information when requested. If your HR is unresponsive, try asking specifically for your "itemized benefits deduction statement" - using that formal language sometimes gets faster results.

This is great advice! I had the same issue with a code called "FIWH" and couldn't figure it out until I checked our Workday portal. Turned out to be "Fixed Insurance Withholding" for some optional coverage I forgot I signed up for during orientation.