Job in South Jersey, thinking that I might live in Philly- any thoughts on tax burden? (Burlington: renting, car insurance)

[Sierraless]

I received a job offer in Sewell, NJ for 69k. Can any one help me out in deciding where would be the smartest place to live considering the tax burden?

From my research:

Living in South Jersey I'd owe: New Jersey state income tax of $1,271, and municipal tax for in or near Sewell that I can't find.

Living in Philly I'd owe: New Jersey state income of $1271 ( and is that eliminated because of the Philly wage tax) and or just the philly wage tax of $2,760?( Would I owe state income taxes for PA?)

Living in Philly suburbs I'd owe: New Jersey state income of $1271, and municipal tax of the suburb of philly.( Would I owe state income taxes for PA?)

I'm new to figuring out taxes since I didn't make much as a student. I want to make sure a move from western, PA is smart. I'm renting btw. so not worried about property taxes.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by Sierraless

I received a job offer in Sewell, NJ for 69k. Can any one help me out in deciding where would be the smartest place to live considering the tax burden?

From my research:

Living in South Jersey I'd owe: New Jersey state income tax of $1,271, and municipal tax for in or near Sewell that I can't find.

Living in Philly I'd owe: New Jersey state income of $1271 ( and is that eliminated because of the Philly wage tax) and or just the philly wage tax of $2,760?( Would I owe state income taxes for PA?)

Living in Philly suburbs I'd owe: New Jersey state income of $1271, and municipal tax of the suburb of philly.( Would I owe state income taxes for PA?)

I'm new to figuring out taxes since I didn't make much as a student. I want to make sure a move from western, PA is smart. I'm renting btw. so not worried about property taxes.

PA & NJ have a reciprocal agreement for the income tax. Philadelphia gets their share regardless.

I've lived in South Jersey & worked in Philly and lived in South Jersey & worked in the 'burbs, but it's been a few years so I don't want to tell you the wrong thing, as this stuff can fluctuate from year to year. There are a couple of people here who can give you the current information.

I'm not sure what municipal tax you're looking for, for Sewell. That would be property tax, which of course is reflected in your rent. NJ towns/counties do not have a right to work tax as there is in PA.

[frankgn87]

do not go to Philly. It will be a big mistake.. In Philly you pay city wage, prop tax and pa tax. Go for south jersey(Burlington county has cheaper car insurance and homeowners and the best schools). You make enough money to get a nice home....

[Tangled Threads]

What do you care about other than a rather minor tax implication? What do you want to be near?

[GoPhils]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

PA & NJ have a reciprocal agreement for the income tax. Philadelphia gets their share regardless.

Even if you both work and live in NJ?

A lot of people that work in Philly live in NJ, but I don't know of a whole lot that work in NJ and live in PA. If your job is in NJ, unless you want to live in Center City or something, it's probably easier to live in NJ as well.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by GoPhils

Even if you both work and live in NJ?

A lot of people that work in Philly live in NJ, but I don't know of a whole lot that work in NJ and live in PA. If your job is in NJ, unless you want to live in Center City or something, it's probably easier to live in NJ as well.

Of course not, but if you live in Jersey & work in Philly you pay Philly. If you live in Pennsy & work in Philly, you pay Philly. For that matter if you live in Delaware & work in Philly You pay Philly, So regardless of where you live, if you work in Philly, you pay Philly. If you live in Philly, regardless of where you work, you pay Philly. Reciprocal agreements between the states have no effect on paying Philly, except that if you do not live in Philly, the wage tax is reduced somewhat.

[GoPhils]

Originally Posted by southbound_295

Of course not, but if you live in Jersey & work in Philly you pay Philly. If you live in Pennsy & work in Philly, you pay Philly. For that matter if you live in Delaware & work in Philly You pay Philly, So regardless of where you live, if you work in Philly, you pay Philly. If you live in Philly, regardless of where you work, you pay Philly. Reciprocal agreements between the states have no effect on paying Philly, except that if you do not live in Philly, the wage tax is reduced somewhat.

But the OP is working in NJ. So as long as he/she doesn't live in Philly, they're not paying Philly.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by GoPhils

But the OP is working in NJ. So as long as he/she doesn't live in Philly, they're not paying Philly.

She's debating whether to stay in PA or move to NJ. If she stays in PA, she's debating whether to live in Philly or the 'burbs. She has a 2nd thread regarding insurance for chioldren which was moved to the main NJ board. She has a child with a chronic illness. In PA the child is covered regardless of her income. That's a factor in this.

This one is more complicated than most.

[bryson662001]

No one has mentioned the bridge tolls every day. The bridges will soon go to $5.00. (or $1,200 per year). Of course if you are able to go west over the Tacony it is only $ 2.00

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by bryson662001

No one has mentioned the bridge tolls every day. The bridges will soon go to $5.00. (or $1,200 per year). Of course if you are able to go west over the Tacony it is only $ 2.00

yea, good point. Another reason not to live over the bridge in pa.. if you work in jersey