HOW DOES THIS AFFECT PA RESIDENTS WORKING IN NJ? Starting in 2018, PA residents working in NJ will file a NJ income tax return then file a PA Income Tax Return (PA- 40). They will get a credit toward their PA income tax obligation for income tax paid to NJ. This is called a resident credit.

Is there tax reciprocity between NJ and PA?

New Jersey and Pennsylvania have a reciprocal agreement. Compensation paid to New Jersey residents employed in Pennsylvania is not subject to Pennsylvania income tax. Compensation means salaries, wages, tips, fees, commissions, bonuses, and other remuneration received for services rendered as an employee.

Is it cheaper to buy a car in PA than NJ?

In general, you are better off buying a car in PA if you live in NJ. So called documentary fees in NJ range from 300 to 800 dollars plus other add on fees. Dealers in PA charge much less, typically under $200.

Do you have to file PA tax return when you work in NJ?

Fill it out and submit to your employer so they will start withholding taxes for the state of NJ instead of PA. In the meantime, you will need to first file a PA non-resident return and then a New Jersey resident tax return. You will get credit in NJ for the tax paid in PA.

Do you live in NJ but work in PA?

If you lived in NJ the entire tax year, and worked in PA, your W-2 wages are not subject to PA taxes. For tax purposes, your PA wages are considered NJ income, and are fully taxable by NJ. If this is your situation, you would answer No in the Personal Info section of TT to the question about having Other State Income.

Is there a reciprocal tax agreement between NJ and PA?

NJ Income Tax – PA/NJ Reciprocal Income Tax Agreement. The Reciprocal Agreement covers compensation only. If you are self-employed or receive other income (for example, gain from sale of property) that is taxable in both states, you must file a New Jersey nonresident return and report the income received.

Do you have to file PA-40 if you live in NJ?

The following is from the instructions for Pennsylvania Form PA-40. “A resident of one of these reciprocal states whose employer withheld PA income tax must file Form PA-40 reflecting no compensation on line 1a and the PA tax withheld on line 13.