Living in NYC, New York but working in New Jersey - what state taxes do I put on my W4 (state withholdings)

Hello,

I am just moved to New York City, but I work in New Jersey. For my state withholdings (W-4 I believe), should I put New Jersey or New York?

My understanding is that at the end of the year for next tax season, I would file a Non-resident New Jersey return and then a Resident New York tax return to ensure I am not taxed twice, but does it make a difference what state I am withholding taxes for on each paycheck? Do I put both states (but then I would be taxed a ton on each paycheck I believe?)

Thanks for any help / advice

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May 8, 2024 9:09:08 AM

You have to have New Jersey tax withheld. You will be paying most of your tax to New Jersey. You will get a credit on your New York resident tax return for the tax that you pay to New Jersey.

Form W-4 is a federal form. If you are using an actual IRS Form W-4 there is no place on the form for state tax. You fill out a separate Form NJ-W4 for New Jersey. Your employer might have made up their own form that includes both federal and state.

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Living in NYC, New York but working in New Jersey - what state taxes do I put on my W4 (state withholdings)