topic I live in New Jersey but work in Pennsylvania - do I file with Pennsylvania too? in State tax filing

I live in New Jersey but work in Pennsylvania - do I file with Pennsylvania too?

wombat908 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:24:49 GMT

I am assuming that I do not since I do not work in Philadelphia. Is there any other circumstance that I would need to? I noticed on my W-2 NJ state taxes are listed. Just wanted to confirm. Thank you for your help!

First you said you work in PA, and then you said you didn...

SweetieJean — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:24:50 GMT

First you said you work in PA, and then you said you didn't.. Please clarify.

Sorry about that - I do live in New Jersey and work in Pe...

wombat908 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:24:52 GMT

Sorry about that - I do live in New Jersey and work in Pennsylvania

You only need to file a PA return to get a full refund of...

re2boys — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:24:53 GMT

You only need to file a PA return to get a full refund of any taxes withheld from your paycheck. Or if you had rental or business income from PA.

As a resident of NJ, PA does not tax your wages, per the reciprocal agreement between the two states.

More info:

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/njit25.shtml