@BillM223 wrote:
It is common for state wages in NJ and CA to be higher than federal wages, because these state do not recognize some common federal deductions.
The poster said box 18 *local* wages. It is not common to have any local tax at all - only a very few states even have a local tax.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
