Wondering if I can take advantage of the Work Force One programs in New York City if I live across the river in Jersey? Thanks.
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Q: If I live in Jersey, can I work in New York City? A: Yes! If you live in Jersey, you can work in New York City. Q: Can I take advantage of the Work Force One programs? A: Yes! As long as you are 18 and older, you can take advantage. http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/wf1/html/faq/faq.shtml#who New Jersey does have their own WFO program so at least try that first. http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wnjpin/wnjpin_index.html
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Yeah you definitley can work in NYC if you live in New Jersey! All you would have to do to make it easier for you to work in the city is to take a train because it saves less gas and money for you and is a better way of transportation in the city, anyway.
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Yes, thousands of people live in NJ and commute to jobs in NYC, but, it's a state-tax nightmare, and you might get double-taxed on your earnings, from both states, PLUS, don't forget that New York City charges a CITY tax, too!! So, take all that into account when you're considering your salary requirements, because they might take a LOT out in taxes when you do that. Good luck!... ☺
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I do it everyday! I am a NYC native that moved to Northern NJ and now I commute from there to my job in Manhattan. As long as you can get to public transportation (NJ Transit train or bus or the Path train), you should be fine. To add to what Duncan said above, you don't always get double-taxed. It depends on the company that you work for.
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I live in NJ, worked in NYC as a Judicial state worker, had to pay NY city and state taxes, as well as NJ state taxes. If you decide to live in NJ, also factor in commuting costs relative to where you work in NYC, i.e. I commuted by NJ Transit train to Hoboken, then took PATH to the WTC, then walked to work.
