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    Feb 18, 2009, 11:05 PM
    NJ resident -- consulting project work in NYC
    I work for a consulting firm in New Jersey -- and am paid a per diem wage (via w2).

    I was assigned to a project located in NY City -- do I need to pay NY taxes for the days I worked there in 2008 ?
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    Feb 19, 2009, 02:30 AM

    If you are present in a state, then any income earned during this period, must be reported to the state.

    To your resident state, you must report your worldwide income for the year. Read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Working or Living in Two or More states
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