Really appreciate your input. I now am much clearer about my tax.
It is exactly what happened: I have two W-2 state tax lines. The New York one has an amount in Box 16 and the Pennsylvania one has $0 in Box 16.
but what does not match your description is that, my NY state wage (w-2 ny line Box 16) is the same as W-2 Box 1 (wages, tips, other comp.) and my PA-40 Box 1a is the same as w-2 Box3 (social security wages).
Does that sound right?
I tried to discuss with my company's payroll people but they cannot give me an affirmative answer...
