turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Anonymous
Not applicable

My employer withheld taxes from a state that I do not live in. They issued a corrected W2, but how do I get reimbursed for the income that was withheld incorrectly?

The corrected W2 removed the tax withholding. Does my employer reimburse me or do I need to file a non-resident state tax return?
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions
ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

My employer withheld taxes from a state that I do not live in. They issued a corrected W2, but how do I get reimbursed for the income that was withheld incorrectly?

When your employer corrected the W-2, they could have left the tax withholding in box 17 in which case you could file a tax return in that state to get a refund of the taxes withheld. It is possible that your employer amended the payroll form they submitted to the state reporting the tax withheld, in which case they would get the money back and should give it to you. So, you need to contact the employer and see if they will give you the withheld taxes, or if they can correct the W-2 again so you can get it from the state.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

View solution in original post

3 Replies
ThomasM125
Expert Alumni

My employer withheld taxes from a state that I do not live in. They issued a corrected W2, but how do I get reimbursed for the income that was withheld incorrectly?

When your employer corrected the W-2, they could have left the tax withholding in box 17 in which case you could file a tax return in that state to get a refund of the taxes withheld. It is possible that your employer amended the payroll form they submitted to the state reporting the tax withheld, in which case they would get the money back and should give it to you. So, you need to contact the employer and see if they will give you the withheld taxes, or if they can correct the W-2 again so you can get it from the state.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
Anonymous
Not applicable

My employer withheld taxes from a state that I do not live in. They issued a corrected W2, but how do I get reimbursed for the income that was withheld incorrectly?

The W-2c they provided me shows the "previously reported" and the "correct information." 

On the "correct information" side, boxes 14 and 17 reflect zero now. Does this mean I can get the refund directly from the state? 

My employer withheld taxes from a state that I do not live in. They issued a corrected W2, but how do I get reimbursed for the income that was withheld incorrectly?

ask your employer when that wrong tax is going to show up in your next paycheck.

@Anonymous 

Unlock tailored help options in your account.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question