topic Re: W2 - Incorrect State in State tax filing

W2 - Incorrect State

LilpilJhon — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:33:09 GMT

Hello,

I’ve incorrect state on W2 form and requested a W2c form but it will not come before the deadline.

Due to the incorrect state on W2, it implies that I owe taxes ~ 6000$ to NY state which is not correct as I moved from NY in 2020.

I consulted a tax expert and he said I should file for an extension and pay ~ 6000$ to NY state first and then request a full refund later with the corrected W2C.

Any suggestions? Please help.

Thanks.

Re: W2 - Incorrect State

FangxiaL — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:17:31 GMT

I am wondering if your employer is based in New York. If that is the case, you have NY-source income, you might need to file an NYS nonresident return.

Re: W2 - Incorrect State

LilpilJhon — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:23:20 GMT

No. I've been working remoting in WA since March 2021. And moved to WA in December 2020. The employer is also in WA.

The reason why I had NY on the W2 is that they used the old NY address for the first pay-check and then I requested to change the address but they already deducted NY state tax on the first pay-check.