topic My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return in State tax filing

My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

MariotaFan8 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:56:14 GMT

Every time that I try to complete my PA tax return, it only includes income that I made in PA. I understand that all income is taxed in PA, but it won't include the income on my TN W2's. I understand that TN does not have income tax so I do not need to file a TN return because they do not have state income tax. I choose the option that I made money out of state, but it says not to choose Tennessee, even when I do, the income does not show up on my PA taxed income. How do I get all of my income to show up on my PA state return?

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

MonikaK1 — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:19:04 GMT

It depends. You enter all of your income in the Federal section. If your state of residence is Pennsylvania, that state will tax you on all of the income you entered in the Federal section. If your state of residence is Tennessee, you would only prepare a Nonresident state return for Pennsylvania and follow the prompts to identify only your Pennsylvania income.

Individuals who are domiciled in PA or who are statutory residents of PA are subject to PA personal income tax on income, regardless of where the income was earned. Both residents and statutory residents may qualify for credits against tax paid to other states on income earned outside of PA.

See here for more information from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

See See also this TurboTax article on multiple-state situations.

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

Hal_Al — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:46:57 GMT

TT is aware of the TN problem and is working on it. Since PA doesn't really care what the other state is, try entering you TN wages (in boxes 15-16 at the W-2 screen) as TX (another non taxing state). Do not use a PA reciprocal state (Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia).

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

mmjmom3 — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:38:23 GMT

Has this problem been resolved for the 2023 tax year. I am encountering the same issue with income earned in FL. Not as simple as "altering" the FL w2 as it requires the employer's state code!

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

DawnC — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:45:06 GMT

What is the problem you are having? If boxes 15-20 are empty, leave them blank; don't alter your w-2. You are commenting on a PA/TN issue from last year, but referencing FL... so let us know where you lived/worked if you need assistance with your form. @mmjmom3

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

mmjmom3 — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:01:50 GMT

Every time that I try to complete my PA tax return, it only includes income that I made in PA. I understand that all income is taxed in PA, but it won't include the income earned on my FLW2's. I understand that FL does not have income tax so I do not need to file a FL return. How do I get all of my income to show up on my PA state return?

(I have attempted to add the income to boxes 15-17 on the W2 but it requires the employer's state ID number.

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

DianeW777 — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:08:21 GMT

On the W-2 entry be sure to include a State line for Pennsylvania (PA) and put the full amount of the wages on that line that should be taxable as a PA resident. Use the federal ID number without any dashes.

This should resolve your experience and include the income on the PA tax return.

@mmjmom3

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

mmjmom3 — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:16:50 GMT

Thanks!

To be clear, my FL W2 does not indicate any state tax. I will be adding this in on my own. Is that what you're suggesting?

Re: My TN W2 won't add to my PA tax return

DawnC — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:29:42 GMT

Yes, add PA and the wages in Boxes 15-16. Use the federal ID from the w-2 without dashes.