Does a city school bus driver count as a state employee?

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June 6, 2019
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I am a city public school bus driver of which the bus has state government plates so am I counted as a state employee?

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Best answer by MaryK1

Yes, the Chesapeake School system is a state employer. Retirement is through the Virginia Retirement System

MaryK1

Level 11

It depends- who issued you W2 and what state are you in?

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twinleaf74Author

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W2 came from Chesapeake school board and I'm in VA.

twinleaf74Author

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So can I go under the Misc Federal and State Employees for state deductions?

MaryK1

Level 11

Yes. Any individual who qualifies as a federal or state employee earning $15,000 or less in annual salary from all employment can subtract up to $15,000 of the salary from that state or federal job. If both spouses on a joint return qualify, each spouse may claim the subtraction. The subtraction cannot exceed the actual salary received. If you claim this subtraction, you cannot claim a Credit for Low-Income Individuals or Virginia Earned Income Credit.

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