pt300
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How to determine state tax when W2 says it's higher than federal wages

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I worked in NY, but lived in NJ. From my W2, it says the following:

  • Federal wages (box 1): $28,796.54
  • NY wages (box 16): $28,796.54
  • NJ wages (box 16): $31,158


I am confused why my NJ wages are higher than the federal/NY wages. When I submit my NJ state return, what should I put as state wages?