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]

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.

[ErnieS0]

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.