@ErnieS0 Thank you for your response.
I've worked for only 1 employer starting March 2021 and in 1 state only i.e. WA.
Before that, I didn't work as I was a student back then.
I figured that the reason why I've NY on the W-2 is that the first pay-stub that I received had the old address of NY that I gave during applying and signing the job offer way back in December 2020. Back then I was in NY and not employed but I moved from NY in late December 2020.
I changed the address via W4 form on March 18, 2021 after joining the company in mid-March. After the change of address, there were no deductions for the NY state but there was always a withheld on the paystubs for all paystubs in the year 2021 which I never noticed, unfortunately.
So basically, I paid NY state tax even though I moved from NY in December 2020 and never worked there.
My employer's response when I requested a W-2c form:
"A corrected W2 will be issue in 4-6 weeks. This will be issued for the incorrect state (NY) only. You can file your other W2’s to meet the tax deadline.
The wages for the incorrect state (NY) will be zeroed out. Once the W2C is received, you will need to file a non resident return with New York to recoup any taxes withheld."
Now, I'm confused should I wait for W-2C? If yes, I'll run the deadline. I don't have any other W-2C form. This was the only one that I've had. Should I request an extension and wait for a corrected W-2C?
Please suggest in accordance. Thanks.
