I live in PA, but work in NJ. Where do I file my state taxes?

Answer 1

PA only. NJ and PA have a reciprocity agreement so you only file in your state of residence.

Answer 2

You won't need to file a NJ state return for 2006. NJ and PA have a reciprocity agreement in place that exempts your NJ sourced income from NJ taxation as long as you are a PA resident. All of your tax returns should show your current address on them as that's where any refunds or correspondence will be sent.

Answer 3

Bostonian is correct but.. check your W-2 and see what state your taxes were paid to. If NJ then you need to file an NJ non-resident and a PA resident and take the credit for the taxes paid to NJ.

Unfortunately some NJ employers (who are not in any other state) do not realize they should not be deducting NJ taxes (except SDI/UC) on PA residents.

Answer 4

Here is how state income tax works

1)You do your federal income tax first because federal will tax you on 100% of your income.
2)The state you work in which is NJ will tax you only on the income you earned in that state. so do a NJ state non resident income tax return.
3)The state you live in which is PA will tax you on the 100% of your income (usually base on the federal income tax information) MINUS a credit of tax you pay to the other state (NJ).
So do your PA resident state return last.

go to the following web site for the state tax return.
http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html

Got it?

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Answer 5

Your state of employment..NJ..If you work in both states, you file with both states

Answer 6

I would call up a place like H&R Block and ask them they will be happy to help you