I live in Connecticut and am in the process of getting hired at a company in White Plains, New York. This is the company's only location. I will be working somewhat of a hybrid format, where I will mainly work remotely, from home in CT but occasionally go to NY for appointments with clients. I am single, no one can claim me as a dependent, I have zero dependents, and this job would be my only job/source of income.
I am filling out my W-4 and IT-2104. On the IT-2104, it asks at the top, "Are you a resident of New York City?" and "Are you a resident of Yonkers?" to which I selected "No" for both.
Under that, lines 1 and 2 ask: 1) Total number of allowances you are claiming for New York State and Yonkers, if applicable (from line 19, if using worksheet) and 2) Total number of allowances for New York City (from line 31, if using worksheet). It also says, "Before making any entries, see the Note below, and if applicable, complete the worksheet in the instructions." The aforementioned note says, "Note: Single taxpayers with one job and zero dependents, enter 1 on lines 1 and 2 (if applicable). Married taxpayers with or without dependents, heads of household or taxpayers that expect to itemize deductions or claim tax credits, or both, complete the worksheet in the instructions."
My questions are as follows: What would I put on lines 1 and 2 for total allowances I am claiming for New York State and Yonkers, and total allowances for New York City? As per the "note" mentioned above, since I am single, with one job (this job), and zero dependents, I should put "1" on lines 1 and 2. However, I am confused because it says "if applicable" so I do not know what it applies to vs what it does not apply to? Additionally, I don't know if it changes anything that I am a non-resident of NY, and that the company is not located in New York City, just White Plains (New York state).
I asked the hiring manager/lady I've been in touch with during the hiring process, what I should put on lines 1 and 2. She said to ask my accountant about tax withholdings when you work across states, and that I might be paying double taxes but she is not sure. Unfortunately, I do not have an accountant that I could ask.
Please help me figure out what to put in lines 1 and 2!
