topic Re: Two states simple question in State tax filing

Two states simple question

Ucfguy23 — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:22:58 GMT

I work for USPS just got my two w2's because in September I moved from Florida (no state income tax) to Colorado (does have state income tax) I think I can figure out how to do the taxes for Colorado, but for the federal do I just combine the figures from both w2's?

Also are moving expenses deductible? Spent about $5000 to move.

Thanks.

Re: Two states simple question

SharonD007 — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:27:13 GMT

No, you don’t combine the numbers from each W-2. You enter each one separately. After you enter your first W-2 and get to the Summary Screen, TurboTax will give you the option to add a new W-2.

Refer to the TurboTax article How do I manually enter my W-2?

Since you indicated that you moved from Florida to Colorado, you have to file a part-year resident state tax return for Colorado.

When you enter your personal information, make sure you select that you lived in another state in 2025.

When you get to the screen titled Did you live in another state in 2025? Select yes.
Select Florida as your Previous state of residence,
Enter the date that you became a resident of Colorado on the next screen.

After you complete your federal tax return and you move to the State Taxes section, your part-year CO state return will be listed. You won't have one for FL since FL does not have an income tax.

‌Review the TurboTax articles Multiple States—Where To File, How do I file if I moved to a different state last year? and How do I file a part-year state return?

Moving expenses are not deductible on your federal return for most taxpayers as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. There is an exception for some military taxpayers and their families.

Please review the TurboTax articles Can I deduct my moving expenses? and IRS Form 3903: Are Moving Expenses Tax Deductible? for more information.

Some states allow deductions for moving expenses, but Colorado does not.

Re: Two states simple question

Ucfguy23 — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:16:07 GMT

Ok so then when I'm entering my first w2 near box 16 it asks if I want to add a state. Just for my information what is that for ?

Also I work for USPS and got two different letters with slightly different amounts on the no taxes on overtime. Any idea why I would get 2 for two different amounts ?

Re: Two states simple question

AmyC — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:47:21 GMT

Yes. Your letters should be explaining your two types of Overtime pay. USPS pays overtime when you work more than 8 hours in a day. This is not the usual. The fair labor standards act (FLSA) requires overtime pay after 40 hours of work in a week. You may have earned overtime during a week where you worked less than 40 hours. This overtime does not count for the new deduction on overtime since only overtime under the FLSA qualify.

For the OT deduction, you may need to contact HR to determine which amount is for hours worked over 40 that include OT vs the OT at less than 40 hours a week. Your letters may state the difference.