Hi,

My employer is in NJ but my client or work location is in NY.
My W2 for 2006 has address of NJ until Dec 31, 2006. My employer always deducted taxes as per NJ for 2006.
I was living in NJ until October and started staying in NY from October to Dec.

Question is -
Do I have to pay any NY state tax? OR
Do I just have to pay for NJ as my W2 has NJ address throughout the year. OR
Do I have to pay for both states as I lived in both states for 2006.

I am planning for itemized as I am a consultant.
Help in this regard.

Thanks.

Hi,

My employer is in NJ but my client or work location is in NY.
My W2 for 2006 has address of NJ until Dec 31, 2006. My employer always deducted taxes as per NJ for 2006.
I was living in NJ until October and started staying in NY from October to Dec.

Question is -
Do i have to pay any NY state tax? OR
Do i just have to pay for NJ as my W2 has NJ address throughout the year. OR
Do i have to pay for both states as i lived in both states for 2006.

I am planning for itemized as i am a consultant.
help in this regard.

Thanks.
Can somebody let me know please...

It will take little time of yours..

It should say where your employer is officially located on your W2, Box 20.

You would therefore be a part-year resident for both states. (NY's is IT-203)
Even though the address on the W2 was always NJ, you technically were living in NY, and W2s always get forwarded in the mail - the IRS wouldn't really know where you are, so you have to report to the two states.

ATE will give you a definite answer I'm sure, when he gets back to the forum.

Agreed. You must file part-year resident returns for BOTH NJ and NY.

During the period when you worked in NY and lived in NJ, NJ will give you a credit for the NY taxes paid on the NJ return.

There is a fair of proration required for your return. I recommend you get professional tax help!