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March 15, 2021
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What should I enter for locality name if on my w2 it just says "local tax" in that box?

  • March 15, 2021
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March 15, 2021

I'd recommend checking with your employer's payroll department to see what "local tax" they collected (withheld) from you  - they should be able to give you the name of the locality.

 

If the locality isn't listed on your W-2, the TurboTax program may not give you proper credit for the payment or it may fail to prepare the appropriate city tax entry for your state/local returns.

 

Some local tax authorities do not require you to file a return and may even charge a fixed or flat tax. In those cases, it may not make any difference if the locality is entered in the W-2 interview.