My state wages are significantly higher than my federal wages. Why would that happen? I did not contribute to retirement, hsa, fsa, etc.

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My state wages are significantly higher than my federal wages. Why would that happen? I did not contribute to retirement, hsa, fsa, etc.

Check your W-2 Form.

If there are significant differences between Box 1 - Wages and Box 16, State wages, you may need to contact your employer.

Any adjustments that could potentially affect the numbers would be listed in boxes 12a-12d.

Blank W-2 Form

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My state wages are significantly higher than my federal wages. Why would that happen? I did not contribute to retirement, hsa, fsa, etc.

Which state?

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