I received New Jersey Temporary Disability Leave at the end of last year after giving birth. My employer didn't apply it on my W-2, not sure what to do!

[dansendetrick]

Their website states that you need to write them a written notice to see what's taxable, which I've done, but haven't heard back. Just wondering what others have done or recommend.

[PattiF]

Unemployment compensation and temporary disability (including family leave insurance benefits) received from the State of New Jersey or as third-party sick pay are not taxable. Do not include these amounts on your New Jersey return.

See the section under Income Taxability of New Jersey taxation for this information.

[dansendetrick]

I'm just wondering about Federal taxes though. Any insight? 

[PattiF]

If the income was not reported to you on your W-2, you do not need to report it.

Paid maternity leave is sometimes paid for by insurance and is not always taxable.  If it is taxable it will be reported on a W2 form and you will enter it in TurboTax in Federal, Wages, and Income. It wasn't reported on your W-2 and is not taxable income.

[SweetieJean]

NJ Temporary Disability Leave is reported on Form 1099-G, which comes from the state (not your employer).

Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance | Do You Need to Download a 1099-G? (nj....

[delriomdrd]

the NJ state website says Temp disability benefits Federal taxes have to be paid. we applied, not our employer. so, they didn't get any NJ State w2 or 1099-G info to enter. we had Federal taxes removed with the benefits. where do we enter this in Turbo tax? i know NJ State doesn't need it but Fed's do

[LindaS5247]

If your Temporary Disability benefits are not reported on your W-2 (often listed as "third party sick pay" or "other wages"), contact your employer directly to have it corrected.

The New Jersey Department of Labor does not issue W-2s to Temporary Disability Insurance recipients. If needed, let your employer know they can download their year-end tax statement here. For additional information on incorrect W-2s, go to: Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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