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  • Feb 2, 2010, 01:12 PM
    jessica15217
    Why is my state earnings higher than federal
    Why are my PA State Wages higher than my Federal Wages?
  • Feb 26, 2010, 03:37 PM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    Probably because certain pre-tax deductions (like paying for daycare or medical insurance or medical costs or contributions to 401K/403B or similar pensions) are NOT recognized by Pennsylvania.

    Hence, these deductions are added back into the state wages listed on the bottom of the W-2.

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