Receive a w2 for a state that I didn't worked in or live in for the year 2023. Ten dollars were withhold in the tax that I didn't worked or lived in. Also I should have no income in the state that I didn't worked or lived in. It shows the same income as the state that I worked in and lived in
Is the company located in that state? Some states require a tax return if your income is sourced in that state. What state?
the expert described a possible reason. However, only your employer can tell you for sure.
If you were an employee and did not physically work in MA then those wages would not be subject to MA tax. Here is MA reference. You will need to get with your employer to determine why there was MA withholding and correct that as applicable going forward.
Assuming there is no valid reason for MA withholding, you would file a non-resident return and allocate zero of the wages to MA. Use these steps:
MA Department of Revenue may contact you to get a supporting letter from your employer for the mistaken withholding.