topic In my NJ taxes i have a higher line 16 then line 1. i was told i can claim this to get it back. is this true. i only see the other wage adjustments -w-2 section in State tax filing

In my NJ taxes i have a higher line 16 then line 1. i was told i can claim this to get it back. is this true. i only see the other wage adjustments -w-2 section

awojtowicz67 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:12:37 GMT

Re: In my NJ taxes i have a higher line 16 then line 1. i was told i can claim this to get it back. is this true. i only see the other wage adjustments -w-2 section

awojtowicz67 — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:39:10 GMT

i used turbotax deluxe. i donwloaded it. i was told in the higher version it asks the question if line 16 was higher then line 1 and it gives the amount. well deluxe didnt ask it. only place i can see to add it is in other wage adjustments and add it as a negative number.

Re: In my NJ taxes i have a higher line 16 then line 1. i was told i can claim this to get it bac...

ErnieS0 — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 01:12:15 GMT

New Jersey taxes certain benefits that are pre-tax for federal income tax purposes. The most common is the taxation of pretax retirement deductions for retirement plans other than a 401(k), such as a 403(b) plan.

I suggest checking with your payroll department before making any subtractions.

You can make adjustments on the screen “Other Wage Adjustments - W-2.”

Common New Jersey wage adjustments include:

Employee elective amounts contributed to all types of pension plans other than a 401(k) plan
Cafeteria plan contributions
IRS section 137 adoption expense benefits
IRC section 129 dependent care benefits

You can make also adjustments in “Expense Reimbursements” if expense reimbursements were included in your taxable W-2 wages, such as meals and lodging, employee business expenses, and moving expenses.