My employer is based in New York. The employer hires a California based CPEO to handle payroll, taxes and benefits. I received a W-2 from the CPEO rather than my employer. I am a Colorado resident who works remotely. I’ve never set foot in New York for work.
I understand there is a convenience of employer rule in New York. It means that a non-New York resident who works for a New York based employer is responsible for New York state income tax.
My question: am I still subject to this rule when the employer that issued the W-2 is in fact a California based CPEO? To me, the CPEO seems to be my employer for tax purposes.
