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  • Aug 10, 2014, 04:28 AM
    Petlux
    Can they do this?
    In box 14 on my W-2 form the amounts my employer has taken out for the last 6 years exceeds the state max. deduction for SUI and SDI. Can they do this? Aren't they supposed to stop deducting from my pay once I reach the max deduction for category?
  • Aug 10, 2014, 05:15 AM
    joypulv
    SDI and SUI go by state, and don't follow the income limits that FICA does. Talk to your employer about your state amounts/maximum, then contact your state through their website to confirm.

    It's possible that something is wrong here, but not too likely.

    Box 14 can be for whatever an employer wants to put there, but that doesn't mean they can deduct whatever they want.
  • Aug 10, 2014, 07:20 AM
    AtlantaTaxExpert
    I agree with Joy. Verify the max amounts; the information can probably be found on the state tax website.

    If your employer is in fact withholding too much, contact him about getting a refund of the excess withholding.
  • Aug 12, 2014, 06:02 AM
    ebaines
    Petlux - what state do you work in? If NJ, the rates for 2014 are:

    SUI: 0.425% on the first $31.5K of wages, or $133.88 max
    SDI: 0.38% on the first $31.5K of wages, or $119.70 max

    Has your employer taken more than these amounts from your pay? If so, I believe you can get it back as a refund when you file your NJ-1040 state income tax return.

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