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posted Mar 29, 2022 9:41:49 AM

Changing nyc income

I was told to edit my w-2 to reflect the nyc amount since i moved. However, the system wont let me edit the amount

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Employee Tax Expert
Mar 29, 2022 12:14:33 PM

No. You have to enter the W-2 information as shown on your W-2. To allocate your income, you must do so on the NYS interview screens.

 

To allocate your NYC income in TurboTax Desktop, please follow the instructions below: 

  1. Open your return.
  2. Click State on the left hand side.
  3. Click Edit next to New York. 
  4. Select county the screen Tell Us Your New York City.
  5. Select school district.
  6. Enter the date of last move.
  7. Answer the question Were all of your wages and/or your self-employment income earned in New York State?
  8. Enter how much of your earnings were made while living in New York.
  9. Enter your other New York resident income. 
  10. Enter your nonresident New York income.
  11. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  12. Ensure your city residency information is correct. 
  13. Continue through the screens.
  14. Allocate NYC income on the screens Allocate City Income
  15. Follow the on-screen instructions.