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June 6, 2019
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Working with a W2. Business based in Maryland. Living in DC. Box 15 "State Employer's state ID number" begins with "DC xxxxxxxx". State tax was withheld for MD or DC?

  • June 6, 2019
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Best answer by DanielV01

DC.  The code in box 15 DC means that the tax withheld was applied for DC taxes.  This is correct for you.  You do file a DC return since you live in DC.  Maryland does not tax you because of the reciprocal agreement that exists between Maryland and DC residents.

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June 6, 2019

DC.  The code in box 15 DC means that the tax withheld was applied for DC taxes.  This is correct for you.  You do file a DC return since you live in DC.  Maryland does not tax you because of the reciprocal agreement that exists between Maryland and DC residents.

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