State Taxes Withheld when Missing W-2s? NJ and MD

[LTaxes]

Hi,
I'm sure this varies around the country but I was hoping someone knows how to obtain the amounts of state tax withheld since it is not listed on the IRS transcripts. I've called the NJ Div of Taxation a few times and they claim they cannot access this info even though I have a signed NJ POA. The client may also have issues in MD though I haven't seen the info on this yet and haven't tackled it. Any guidance would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Winnie

[NJ Tax CPA]

Though the information absolutely must be in the NJ system somewhere I have never been able to get it from the State of NJ. Best bet is to contact the former employer for a copy of the W-2 or just estimate the amount of state tax withheld and file with that, assuming at that point NJ will correct it and send the correct refund or bill for balance due.

[S T]

Had a few situations - I don't suppose the t/p has their last paycheck stub to indicate State taxes withheld.

Yes, IRS transcripts never indicate the State Tax Withheld

Employer, hopefully only one employer, should be able to produce a W-2 duplicate

Just had a MI that would not process a State Refund, until we could produce the 1099R MI withholding. - electronic file.

Good Luck

Sandy

[LTaxes]

Thanks for your replies - confirms what I thought. TP is dragging feet about contacting employers so I was looking for an alternative.
NjTaxCPA - I agree with your idea of filing an estimated amount - the amount is definitely somewhere in their computers. I'm hoping to get this client filed before the NJ tax amnesty ends.

[MDEA]

State tax Withheld

MD can give you amounts withheld if W-2 filed electronically with POA. Have this problem with DC they do not have the numbers. If you do not have W-2 you receive no credit.