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Level 2
April 8, 2022
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W2 - Incorrect State

  • April 8, 2022
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Hello,

 

I’ve incorrect state on W2 form and requested a W2c form but it will not come before the deadline.

Due to the incorrect state on W2, it implies that I owe taxes ~ 6000$ to NY state which is not correct as I moved from NY in 2020.

I consulted a tax expert and he said I should file for an extension and pay ~ 6000$ to NY state first and then request a full refund later with the corrected W2C.

 

Any suggestions? Please help.

 

Thanks.

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    Level 10
    April 8, 2022

    I am wondering if your employer is based in New York. If that is the case, you have NY-source income, you might need to file an NYS nonresident return. 

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    Level 2
    April 8, 2022

    No. I've been working remoting in WA since March 2021. And moved to WA in December 2020. The employer is also in WA. 

     

    The reason why I had NY on the W2 is that they used the old NY address for the first pay-check and then I requested to change the address but they already deducted NY state tax on the first pay-check.