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Do i have to file a state return if i didn't make money in that state

 
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AnnaB
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Do i have to file a state return if i didn't make money in that state

No, unless it was your state of residence during the tax year.  You must file a state return for any state that you were a resident of or worked in if your income exceeds the filing requirement threshold for that state.

In addition, if you had state tax withholding on your W-2, you would want to file for that state to recover any excess withholding.

When determining if you made money in a certain state, you need to consider the source.  This is especially important for government retirement plans which may apply to a certain state or unemployment benefits.

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