I live in MA adjust started working in PA(apprx 7 weeks for the 2009 tax year)
Why am I paying over $2,000 to the state of PA with an income of $70,000. Does this sound correct?

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Originally Posted by Kkaitlin

I live in MA ajust started working in PA(apprx 7 weeks for the 2009 tax year)
why am I paying over $2,000 to the state of PA with an income of $70,000. Does this sound correct?

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If you worked only 2 weeks in PA and earned $70K during those two weeks - then yes, it does sound reasonable. But if you earned $70K for the entire year, and perhaps only $10K or so while working in PA, then it is incorrect.

Please clarify - while working in PA do you still reside in MA? Is this a temporary job, or have you set up a residence in PA?