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NJ W2 UI/WF/SWF Maximum Value

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 24, 2022
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I can not eFile the NJ 2021 tax return because of an error message from TurboTax W2 Wage and Tax form that reads "New Jersey UI/WF/SWF cannot be greater than $155" (which is less than the amount on my W2). How do I resolve this error? Looks like a similar question was posted in prior tax years, but the answer/solution is not accessible.

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Best answer by rjs

The maximum NJ UI/WF/SWF deduction for 2021 is actually $153.85. If the amount on your W-2 is more than that, the employer withheld too much.

To eliminate the error in TurboTax, just enter 153.85 instead of the actual amount on the W-2. It's okay to enter a smaller amount. When one employer withheld more than the maximum, you cannot claim credit for the excess on your tax return. The employer should refund the excess to you, but if the amount is small it's probably not worth the effort to pursue it.

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The maximum NJ UI/WF/SWF deduction for 2021 is actually $153.85. If the amount on your W-2 is more than that, the employer withheld too much.

To eliminate the error in TurboTax, just enter 153.85 instead of the actual amount on the W-2. It's okay to enter a smaller amount. When one employer withheld more than the maximum, you cannot claim credit for the excess on your tax return. The employer should refund the excess to you, but if the amount is small it's probably not worth the effort to pursue it.

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What about for 2022?

Alumni - Intuit

For 2022, the maximum employee contribution:

UI/WF/SWF — $169.15

NJ Division of Taxation

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