In which state do I file income tax, or both? (pay, taxes)

[sushi66]

I moved to another state halfway through the year. I've been employed in my original state by the same employer all year (don't know if that matters). Do I file in my new state, or both? Thanks.

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by sushi66

I moved to another state halfway through the year. I've been employed in my original state by the same employer all year (don't know if that matters). Do I file in my new state, or both? Thanks.

Generally, you file in both (if both states have an income tax). You will generally receive credit for taxes paid while you were a resident of the other state or be able to exclude income from the other state. In other words, you do not pay tax on your full income to both states.

[MAtheBanker]

You have to file for both states. Each W2 will have seperate state taxes paid, so therefore you'd have to file with both states.

[janetvj]

Prior advice is correct - you will file part-year resident returns in each state.

[hml1976]

Sushi - I think I remember you from Washington State forums. If you moved to Washington we don't have a state income tax so lucky you, you most likely only need to file in your original state.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by sushi66

I moved to another state halfway through the year. I've been employed in my original state by the same employer all year (don't know if that matters). Do I file in my new state, or both? Thanks.

You file in both states as a part-year resident.

EDIT: unless, of course, one of those states doesn't have a state income tax. Oops. That's an important consideration.

[jackmccullough]

Probably both, but there will be an apportionment so that you aren't double taxed.