we’re guessing you meant that New York taxes were withheld instead of New Jersey.
One thing you could have done when you received your bonus check was to notify payroll of their mistake, said Bernie Kiely, a certified financial planner and certified public accountant with Kiely Capital Management in Morristown.he said. “Since 2021 is over you can’t do that now. By now your state tax withholdings have been sent to New York State.
“On this return, you should show zero New York income. You should also show the New York tax that wasfrom your bonus,” he said. “Finally, you should show on line #67 the amount you are due as a refund.” If you file a paper tax return, he recommends attaching a note stating that the taxes were withheld in error.
NJ, next question.