In general, if you paid for the cost of your policy, your third party sick pay is not taxable. If your employer paid for the cost of your policy, your third party sick pay is taxable. This is the same for short-term disability in New York. It is generally taxable if your employer pays the premiums.
It is usually reported in Box 12. If you have a "J" in Box 12, it is not taxable.
You should check with your employer to make sure your Form W-2 is correct. Your taxable wages may all be reported in Box 1.
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