Does New York Tax Paid Family Leave? (2024)

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‎March 12, 20207:02 AM

NYS follows federal guidelines in taxation unless it is specifically excluded. Iresearched the NY state gov website and i could not find any reference that states the contrary.

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NYPaid Family LeaveBenefitspaidto employees aretaxable.

For more information check tax.ny.gov

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"If your employer participates in New York State’s Paid Family Leave program, you need to know the following:

• Any benefits you receive under this program are taxable and included in your federal gross income.
• Your employer willnotautomatically withhold taxes from these benefits; you may request voluntary tax withholding.
• You will receive either Form 1099-G or Form 1099-MISC from your employer showing your taxable benefits.
• Your employer will deduct premiums for the Paid Family Leave program from your after-tax wages.
• Your premium contributions will be reported to you by your employer on Form W-2 in Box 14 as state disability insurance taxes withheld." Ref NYS Department of TaxationNew York State Paid Family Leave

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No, Paid Faimly Leave is not taxable by New York state.

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Yes, New York will tax your Paid Family Leave Income,

however employment tax (FICA) is not charged.

"Yes, NY PFL benefits are considered taxable non-wage income subject to federal income tax."

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Yes, NY PFL benefits are considered taxable non-wage income subject to federal income tax."

But this doesn't address New York's income tax.

NYS follows federal guidelines in taxation unless it is specifically excluded. Iresearched the NY state gov website and i could not find any reference that states the contrary.

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