Hi so I recently started working in NJ, but am a resident in PA. I had been informed about the reciprocal agreement between the two states (NJ-165) form. From what I understood is that I am exempt from paying taxes in NJ and only pay income tax in PA.
today I had looked in my paycheck and saw that only the income tax was changed. But am still paying for NJ SDI and 2 other taxes.
My main question is , this the only thing that changes when it comes to this agreement between the two states? Do I still have to pay towards some nj taxes and all except for the state income tax?
if so then should I just switch back to how I was paid originally because I was making more ! And this may seem like a obvious and stupid question but if I were to not sign the form and had not paid any taxes in the state I reside in would I later suffer the consequences of owing PA money?
im just extremely confused by all of this because every one is saying something different like “ you shouldn’t have sighned that form ! You are making less and only getting a bigger return! “ just switch it back and you’ll be good” and others saying the opposite. I’m just really in need of a answer that can ease my stress about this so I can continue with my job knowing I did and understand everything correctly!
thanks!
