It is included in your wages.
It is also a deductible state tax paid.
You earned that amount and it is included in Box 1 of your W-2. It is subject to Federal Income tax and FICA.
You paid the amount through your employer and it is a tax. You can claim the amount as tax paid on your Schedule A if you itemize.
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