On one W-2, there is an entry under "Local Taxes" but there is no "associated state" listed. Income for W-2 is for 2 states but not our home state. What do I choose?

The-Sun-Fairy · ‎March 23, 2022

We live in SC, but income for this W-2 is for NC

JamesG1 · ‎March 23, 2022

If the W-2 is incomplete, you may either:

Contact the preparer of the W-2 for further clarification, or
Attempt to discern the state associated with the locality through Google or other research. There may be a website for the tax authority explaining their income tax policies and procedures.

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Hal_Al · ‎March 23, 2022

Usually, the "associated state" is the state in box 15 on that line on the W-2. The locality name in box 20 should be some help.

It's probably not needed for anything an can be ignored.

That said, a quick internet search (plus this excellent summary of local taxes https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4094807-having-studied-some-of-the-complaints-that-different-users...) indicates there are no local income taxes in either NC or SC.

Exactly, what is in boxes 18-20 on your W-2?

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