State tax already paid showing double the amount actually paid (or double the mentioned amount on w-2)

Suppose, actual amount paid is 2K and its showing as 4K

Expert Alumni

Mar 2, 2021 8:45:42 AM

The state income tax withheld should be reported when you enter your W-2 on your federal return. Don't enter that amount anywhere else on the return.

TurboTax will carry over the information to your state return.

To check your entries:

Login to your account.
Select Federal from the left menu.
Select Wages and Income then Income and Expenses.
Select Edit next to Job(W-2)
Select Edit next to the W-2 and check the entry in box 17.

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State tax already paid showing double the amount actually paid (or double the mentioned amount on w-2)