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Pennsylvania Income Tax Return Wages

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March 13, 2025
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In completing the W-2 information in TurboTax for the Pennsylvania income tax return, do I enter the LARGER of the amount in box 1, box 5, or box 16?

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Best answer by MAK70

For Pennsylvania, you want to enter the Box 16 amount.

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MAK70Answer

For Pennsylvania, you want to enter the Box 16 amount.

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bhlevineAuthor

I don't think that answer is correct. I think Pennsylvania includes contributions to retirement plans (401(k) and 403(b), etc.) unlike federal law which does not include contributions in the calculations of wages. I would appreciate if someone could verify this for me. I find the instructions to Form PA-40 very confusing. Thank you.

SusanY1

A W-2 for Pennsylvania wages should have this number in Box 16 correctly populated based on state law. If you feel it does not, please contact your payroll administrator for clarification.

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