W2G Feeding to Wrong State

[tba108]

I'm plugging in earnings from a W2G and I'm using the correct address, ID #'s etc, but its sending income to the wrong state.  I've tried a few different methods to trouble shoot and can't fix it.  Any advice?

[TeresaM]

If the Form W2G is from a different state than where you live and work and the state where it is sourced requires a state return, it will need to be filed on a Non-Resident return. The information will need to be entered in a particular order.

1. First, please check My Info in the federal return and be sure the box is checked for Made money in another state
2. Make sure the Form W2G is entered in the federal return
3. Then go to the States section and click on the delete trashcan icon for both states
4. Then, add the Non-Resident state first, and be sure it is designated  Non-Resident state 
5. Allocate the federal income for the Form W2G to the Non-Resident state
6. Next, add your Resident state and be sure it is designated  Resident State
7. Allocate all of the federal income except the Form W2G to your Resident state
8. Answer the question in your Resident return that you paid taxes to another state
    

If this does not completely answer your question, please let us know which states are involved and we can better assist.  

[tba108]

I'm a Connecticut resident and the income was from CT (resident state).  Income is feeding to Georgia where I'm not a resident but have income.

[ThomasM125]

When you work through the Georgia return, you should see a screen that says Georgia Part-Year and Nonresidents, on which you need to enter the non-Georgia gambling winnings in the Other State column:

Then, it will not be included in your Georgia taxable income.