W2 Withholding for wrong state

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March 21, 2022
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My sons employer listed his school address (North Dakota) and not his permanent address (Minnesota) on his W2. The employer paid state taxes to ND and not MN as they should have. He only had $1,300 in wages and $6.00 of state withholding if that matters. I am unclear as to how to handle this. Do we need to file with both ND and MN? He does have one other W2 from another employer that has his correct state and state withholding. Any help its greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Best answer by JohnW152

Yes. She may not be required to file a state income tax return in either state, but she’ll need to file if she wants to get her withholding back.

See Individual Income Tax in North Dakota and Minnesota's Who Must File an Income Tax Return for filing requirement information for each state.

DavidD66

Level 15

As a non-resident of North Dakota, your son would only need to file a ND tax return to receive a refund of the $6.00 withheld. I suggest he file a Minnesota return, claim all his income on that return and not worry about the $6 in North Dakota tax withheld.

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RiverCitiesFanAuthor

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Thanks a bunch David.

I also have a similar situation with my daughter. She is also a non-resident of North Dakota, but her employer switched from ND to MN withholding mid-year. She had $133.00 withheld in ND and $124.00 withheld in MN. I am guessing in her case she will need to file in both states?