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Why is my W-2 form showing state wages in Box 16 that are higher than my federal wages in Box 1, and how do I resolve this in FreeTaxUSA?

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Why is my W-2 form showing state wages in Box 16 that are higher than my federal wages in Box 1, and how do I resolve this in FreeTaxUSA?
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IRS Form W-2 instructions box 1 box 16 state wages differences 401k state income tax treatmentGoogle ↗
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FreeTaxUSA enter W-2 box 16 state wages higher than box 1 how to handleGoogle ↗
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IRS Form W-2 instructions box 1 box 16 state wages differences 401k state income tax treatment Google ↗
FreeTaxUSA enter W-2 box 16 state wages higher than box 1 how to handle Google ↗

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IRS Form W-2 instructions box 1 box 16 state wages differences 401k state income tax treatment
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FreeTaxUSA enter W-2 box 16 state wages higher than box 1 how to handle
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