Do they have the same dollar amount? It is possible there was an error on your W-2 from your employer if it had the same state in boxes 15-17. You should check with them prior to deleting any information from your return.
Income is taxed in the state where earned. But, the income will also likely be taxed in your resident state. In the case of NY/NJ. If you work in NY and live in NJ, you must complete a nonresident return for the state of NY, and a resident return for the state of NJ. You should complete the nonresident return first so you can receive credit for taxes paid to other states on your resident return. If the opposite is true, you live in NY and work in NJ, the same rules apply. NY will tax your income as a resident, and NJ will tax income earned in its state.
NY and NJ do not have a state reciprocal agreement. A state reciprocal agreement can allow you to withhold only for your home state. You must have a form on file with your employer.
State Reciprocal Agreement
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