My W-2 is showing two Employers State or Local ID numbers. Which do I use? I'm in Kentucky.

[CapB]

When your W-2 shows 2 Employer's state and or local ID numbers, enter both individually in TurboTax.

If you worked for the same company, in two different states or localities last year, boxes 15-20 may have 2 lines of information (based upon your state's tax law) these are your state amounts. 

Complete the first state's information for boxes 15-20 as shown on your W-2.

To add the second state's information for boxes 15-20 as shown on your W-2:

•  Select "+ Add another row" after the Box 20 (Locality name) 
•  Continue through the interview after entering both states boxes 15-20.

[dhross01]

There is no second state, no other numbers for boxes 15-20.  Do I duplicate what is in the boxes using the second State ID number?

[CapB]

No, do not duplicate the amounts from the first state ID, boxes 16-20, into the row with the second state ID, with empty boxes 16-20.
Add the row that includes a state ID number and amounts in boxes 16-20 into TurboTax.
Leave the row with the second state ID number and no amounts in boxes 16-20 blank.

[Rachaellynn1989]

I have 2 employee state ID numbers,  with 2 separate amounts in the number 16 state wages box ..but both are for the same state of Minnesota.. how do I enter this properly?

[ErnieS0]

Please clarify @Rachaellynn1989 where you have one or more W-2s. If you have more than one W-2, you should enter each on separately. 

Generally you should only have one employer per W-2. If your employer went through a change, such as a sale or merger, generally you would get two W-2s.

[brmariero]

I also have 2.  I did PCA for 2 boys that both have their own state number.  How do I enter those.  One W-2 but 2 numbers under state.  Two separate stats taxes and 2 separate incomes.  Combined federal tax

[DaveF1006]

@brmariero When your W-2 shows 2 Employer's state and or local ID numbers, enter both individually in TurboTax.

1. If you worked for the same company, in two different states or localities last year, boxes 15-20 may have 2 lines of information (based upon your state's tax law) these are your state amounts. 
2. Complete the first state's information for boxes 15-20 as shown on your W-2.
3. To add the second state's information for boxes 15-20 as shown on your W-2:

•  Select "+ Add another row" after the Box 20 (Locality name) 
•  Continue through the interview after entering both states boxes 15-20

[parkeremi0301]

Hi,

I have never had residence in NY (my family lives there but did not claim me on there taxes this year). I work and live permanently in PA. However, my W2 is showing 2 state ID's, NY and PA. When filing taxes should I remove NY (or put 0$ PA taxable income) in order to account for the extra NY taxes that have been taken out of my pay check every cycle? Or is there some other paper work I have to file for state reconciliation or something? 

Thanks 🙂

[DMarkM1]

Since you lived and worked in PA and are not a dependent on someone's return you will file a NY non-resident return and allocate zero income to NY.  This will net a refund of the taxes withheld by NY shown on your W2.

In TurboTax in the "My Info" section, indicate PA is your resident state.  "Continue" and then scroll down to the "Other State Income" topic. There you will indicate you earned money in another state and select NY from the dropdown list.  This will generate the NY non-resident return.  

After entering the W2 information and completing any deductions/credits topics that apply to you in the federal interview, you will eventually arrive at the state interviews.  Complete the NY interview.  Be sure to allocate zero income to NY throughout the interview.

Then complete your PA resident interview.

[parkeremi0301]

Thank you so much!

[ewilth]

This didn't answer the question, please answer.  Two control numbers, one state.

[DianeW777]

It depends.  If there is only one state withholding, then use the the employer information for that state.  Otherwise, if there is more than one state you should use the employer for each appropriate withholding. 

Please update here if you need more information.

@ewilth

[ewilth]

Turbo tax doesn't allow me to submit my return with 2 control numbers for the same state on one W2.

[brmariero]

That’s what ours is and they haven’t answers the question.   I have always had 2.  I do PCA for 2 brothers.  They have their own state I.D.   It’s worked every other year.  Now this year.  NOPE!!  Been on the phone numerous times for a huge amount of time.