topic state wages in State tax filing

state wages

jj4044 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:06:54 GMT

state wages are not correct they are higher by 11435 which

is the amount of the cafeteria plan contributions on the w-2

how do i correct is on the nj state tax return?

Re: state wages

BillM223 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:26:00 GMT

Why do you think the NJ wages are not correct?

As you note, most cafeteria contributions which are removed from Wages on the federal return so they are added back to state wages on your W-2.

There is probably nothing to correct on your NJ return.

If you don't agree, come back and tell us which cafeteria items these are.

Re: state wages

jj4044 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:29:16 GMT

they do not agree with the w-2

Re: state wages

jj4044 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:36:42 GMT

i know but the state wages on the w-2 already do not include the cafeterian

plan amount but yet the state wages on the return are higher by that amount

which is 11,435

i am confused

please help

Re: state wages

jj4044 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:38:55 GMT

health plan contributions

Re: state wages

ThomasM125 — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:37:34 GMT

On your federal tax return, health care insurance premiums your employer pays on your behalf are not included in your wage income, as reported on line 1 on your W-2. Federal tax law exempts them from taxation. However, New Jersey does not, so you have to add that benefit back when your report your income on your state tax return.