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If worked for same company from different States, how many W2 forms should be generated

  • June 6, 2019
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If worked for same company from New York State (lived only 3 days) and then moved to Houston, Texas location, how many W2 forms should be generated? Please advise.

    Best answer by Hal_Al
    Although only one W-2 is needed, it is not unusual for employers to issue a separate W-2 for each state.

    In your case (NY with an aggressive income tax and TX with no income tax), you will probably  only get one.
    But, you haven't asked your real question; that is: can NY tax the income you earned in TX. The answer is: it depends on the details.  For guidance see: http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2009/jun/20091371.html. Simple answer: they can if they want to and you have only a small chance of getting a refund if your employer withheld for NY

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    Hal_Al
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    Level 15
    June 6, 2019
    Although only one W-2 is needed, it is not unusual for employers to issue a separate W-2 for each state.

    In your case (NY with an aggressive income tax and TX with no income tax), you will probably  only get one.
    But, you haven't asked your real question; that is: can NY tax the income you earned in TX. The answer is: it depends on the details.  For guidance see: http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2009/jun/20091371.html. Simple answer: they can if they want to and you have only a small chance of getting a refund if your employer withheld for NY
    MichaelL1
    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 6, 2019

    You would have one W-2.

    The state section at the bottom in boxes 15, 16, and 17 would have NY Wages and Taxes withheld if any.

    The due to Texas having no State income tax it would not be listed.

    I have however seen this shown as 2 W-2;s.


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