Cathy Marshall
I work in N.J. for an N.Y.C. company. To what state do I pay tax?
By Karin Price Mueller | NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com Q. I was hired in 2021 by a company that’s based in New York City. I was hired, though, to work from my home in New Jersey — not because of COVID, but permanently — and New Jersey taxes were always taken out of my checks. But when I got a year-end bonus, the bonus was taxed by New York, not New Jersey. What state should be taxing me? — Worker A. It sounds like there may be an accounting problem with your employer. If you per
Cathy Marshall
Which divorced parent can claim the child tax credit?
By Karin Price Mueller | NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com Q. My daughter is divorced. Her ex-husband declares the 11-year-old on his taxes and he pays child support. Does he get the child tax credit? My daughter does not work and only has income of $25,000 a year. — Trying to help A. It’s a great question and it will depend on the specifics of their situation. The child tax credit is for individuals who claim a child as a dependent if the child meets all of the requirements. The ch