Why is my New Jersey Tax Showing a Different Gross Income?

[user17742841317]

I am filing taxes on TuboTax for the state of NJ, but the company that I worked for in NJ let's say paid me around $20K (not using real numbers, these are just examples). I have other interests and such that's like < $500. However, the gross income that is showing up is like $22k, which no matter how I slice or dice it doesn't make sense. How exactly is New Jersey's gross income calculated, and where can I see the breakdown of this gross income?

[ThomasM125 · Accepted solution]

The New Jersey income would likely come from the amount you entered from line 16 on your W-2 form entry. Also, you can look on your Form 1040 to see what income is listed in lines 1 through 8, as adjusted by the amount on line 10. Your federal income will transfer to your state return, with a few possible adjustments. 

When you finish your return and pay your TurboTax fee, you can see your New Jersey return Form NJ-1040 line 15 through 26 to see what makes up your New Jersey Income.

To view your form 1040 and schedule 1 to 3:

1. Choose Tax Tools from your left menu bar in TurboTax Online while working in your program
2. Choose Tools
3. Choose View Tax Summary
4. See the Preview my 1040 option in the left menu bar and click on it
5. Choose the Back option in the left menu bar when you are done

You need to be working in your state tax return to see the state tax summary.