On "Remove These Wages" for each state wage line that is a duplicate , if Live in NJ, work in NY. Do I remove the NY line?

[SharonD007]

Please clarify if this question comes up when you are preparing your New Jersey tax return or your New York tax return.

[nimitdoshi]

It comes in NJ return , already filled NY return 

FYI - I live in NJ and work in NY 

[ErnieS0 · Accepted solution]

Yes. If you have duplicate wages for New York and New Jersey on the same W-2 and live in NJ and work in NY, then remove your NY wages on the NJ return.

NJ wages can be higher than NY wages because NJ taxes some benefits that NY does not.

For example:

• New Jersey does not allow you to exclude from wages amounts you contribute to deferred compensation and retirement plans, other than 401(k) Plans.
• New Jersey does not allow you to deduct moving expenses or employee business expenses from wages, although you can exclude reimbursements for certain expenses if they are included in wages on your W-2.
• If you are considered a “statutory employee” for federal tax purposes, you cannot deduct your business expenses unless you are self-employed or an independent contractor under New Jersey law. The federal label of “statutory employee” has no meaning for New Jersey tax purposes.