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    Feb 1, 2012, 11:51 AM
    Federal Wages less than total state wages
    I have received two W2 as I have worked in NJ and OH. When I add the state wage of NJ & OH, it is approx 10% higher than total Fed wages listed in Box1. Is it possible? Or do I need to report to my employer to get it corrcted? Please suggest.
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    Feb 1, 2012, 12:44 PM
    Oh, yes, it is VERY possible, because New Jersey does NOT allow certain pension or salary reduction plans to be deducted from their state wages, which results in a HIGHER NJ wage than the federal wage in Box #1 of the Form w-2.
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