An entry in box 12 or an âXâ in the Retirement box is an indicator that the taxpayer may be eligible for this credit. A full description of all codes used in box 12 can be found in Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3. â¢ An entry in box 14 on the W-2 may also indicate a contribution to a state retirement system. Caution: If these are treated as employer contributions they are not eligible for the credit. See Form W-2 Instructions. â¢ When using tax software, remember to key in all entries as they appear on the Form W-2.
the History and Roles of the U.S. Army. The Second Continental Congress founded the Army in 1775; it is the oldest service of the United States military. Originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia force into the world's premier fighting force.
Washington asked to broaden the recruiting base, but it remained largely New England states, and consisted of 36 regiments and eight companies. When the American Revolutionary Warâs first battles began, the colonists did not have an organized, standing army.Before the Continental Army was formed, each individual colony had relied on a militia made of citizens, to provide local defense, or temporary regiments were used.he Continental Army was made up of troops from all thirteen colonies initially, and after 1776, all thirteen states contributed. The Second Continental Congress granted each state a specified number of regiments to serve under Washingtonâs command.