sjrcpa
Level 15

Sounds like total wages were $10,150. I would expect Box 1 is correct.

For the states, there could be a mistake or it could be correct based on those states rules. For example, NY would require all wages be shown in the NY state box.

Ask your client when and where he worked and/or lived in each state and file the 2 state returns appropriately.

Also, not likely the case here but many times state wages are different than Box 1 wages due to how the state treats things like 401(k) deferrals, cafeteria plan contributions, etc.


The more I know the more I don’t know.