My w-2 took out taxes for 2 state by mistake. They will not correct my w-2 but gave me a letter stating I only lived in one state. How do I file with this "letter"?

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I'm not a tax professional, but here's a possible approach you can consider: 1. File your resident state tax return as you normally would, reporting all the income you earned during the tax year. This is the state where you actually lived and worked, as indicated in the letter you received. 2. File a nonresident state tax return for the other state that incorrectly withheld taxes. On this return, you'll report $0 as your income earned in that state, since you didn't actually work there. 3. On the nonresident state tax return, claim a refund for the erroneously withheld taxes. This should allow you to recover the taxes that were withheld for the wrong state. Attach a copy of the letter you received from your employer to both state tax returns as supporting documentation for your situation. This is just a suggestion, and since every situation is different, it might be a good idea to consult a tax professional for personalized advice.

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Michael Eaton, CPA

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