Next week I am moving to an apartment in Jersey City (NJ) from NYC but I will still be working full time in NYC. I have only been living in the US for a few years (sorry if I appear to be clueless..) Just have a few general questions..

I understand that I have to fill out a NJ-W4. Are there any other forms that I need to complete at this time?

When it comes to filing my taxes for this year:

Will I be classed as an NYC resident for all of 2008 as I will have lived there for the majority of the year? or classed as both?

Will I receive two W-2's at the end of the year?

Do I have to file both NY & NJ taxes at year end?

Any other additional information with regards to this situation would be more than appreciated.

Thanks in advance

1.Will I be classed as an NYC resident for 2008 as I will have lived there for the majority of the year or classed as both?
You will be classified as a part time resident for NJ and NY state, so you will be filing a 2 State tax return. You will have to clearly state the dates you were a NYC resident as well when you became a NJ resident.

2. Will I receive two W-2's at the end of the year?
I don't think so, since you are presumably going to work exclusively in NYC.

3.Do I have to file both NY & NJ taxes at year end?
Yes, as I mentioned in point 1 above.

4. Are there any other forms that I need to complete at this time?
Only the Federal, NY and NJ Tax Returns for tax year 2008.

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