topic I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. My employer didn't apply it on my W-2, not sure what to do! in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. My employer didn't apply it on my W-2, not sure what to do!

dansendetrick — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:05:29 GMT

Their website states that you need to write them a written notice to see what's taxable, which I've done, but haven't heard back. Just wondering what others have done or recommend.

Re: I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. ...

PattiF — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:01:22 GMT

Unemployment compensation and temporary disability (including family leave insurance benefits) received from the State of New Jersey or as third-party sick pay are not taxable. Do not include these amounts on your New Jersey return.

See the section under Income Taxability of New Jersey taxation for this information.

Re: I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. ...

dansendetrick — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:12:52 GMT

I'm just wondering about Federal taxes though. Any insight?

Re: I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. ...

PattiF — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 01:56:18 GMT

If the income was not reported to you on your W-2, you do not need to report it.

Paid maternity leave is sometimes paid for by insurance and is not always taxable. If it is taxable it will be reported on a W2 form and you will enter it in TurboTax in Federal, Wages, and Income. It wasn't reported on your W-2 and is not taxable income.

Re: I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. ...

SweetieJean — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:03:48 GMT

NJ Temporary Disability Leave is reported on Form 1099-G, which comes from the state (not your employer).

Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance | Do You Need to Download a 1099-G? (nj.gov)

Re: my husband received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave but didn't get a w2 or 1099-G.

delriomdrd — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:18:44 GMT

the NJ state website says Temp disability benefits Federal taxes have to be paid. we applied, not our employer. so, they didn't get any NJ State w2 or 1099-G info to enter. we had Federal taxes removed with the benefits. where do we enter this in Turbo tax? i know NJ State doesn't need it but Fed's do

Re: my husband received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave but didn't get a w2 or 1099-G.

LindaS5247 — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:18:05 GMT

If your Temporary Disability benefits are not reported on your W-2 (often listed as "third party sick pay" or "other wages"), contact your employer directly to have it corrected.

The New Jersey Department of Labor does not issue W-2s to Temporary Disability Insurance recipients. If needed, let your employer know they can download their year-end tax statement here. For additional information on incorrect W-2s, go to: Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

For more information, please click here.

Re: my husband received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave but didn't get a w2 or 1099-G.

user17744743028 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:35:12 GMT

I received temp disability from state of NJ. State does not issue W2. My employer has not accounted for it in the W2. I am going in circles with my employer. They are saying they dont account for state payments in their W2, although state is saying employer should. Not sure what I can do in this situation.

Re: my husband received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave but didn't get a w2 or 1099-G.

MarilynG1 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:59:53 GMT

New Jersey Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits are federally taxable but not taxable in New Jersey. While the state does not issue a W-2, your employer is responsible for reporting these payments as third-party sick pay. If missing, request a corrected W-2 from your employer, as they can download the necessary data. Here's more info from the State of New Jersey, Division of Temporary Disability.

What You Should Do:

Verify Amount: Confirm the total amount of benefits you received from the NJ Division of Temporary Disability Insurance.
Contact Employer: Inform your employer they can download the "Temporary Disability Insurance Year-End Statement" to update their records and issue a corrected W-2.
Report Income: The benefits should appear as third-party sick pay, typically in Box 1 of the W-2 (and sometimes in Box 12 or 14, depending on the employer's setup).
If Employer Refuses: If the employer refuses to correct it, you may need to file IRS Form 4852 (Substitute for W-2) and contact the IRS at 800-829-1040.

However, if you use Form 4852, you won't be able to Efile and will need to print and mail your return. Another option is to request the corrected W-2 (document dates, times, person spoken to, etc.) and Efile with the W-2 you have. When you receive the corrected W-2 (the IRS will contact them, so they will issue it eventually), you can Amend your return.

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Re: my husband received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave but didn't get a w2 or 1099-G.

user17744743028 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:57:02 GMT

Thank you, appreciate your clear response.