Mid-year I moved for a new job, and my wife remained working in the orig state. While I need to file 2 state returns, does this scenario affect my Fed return in any way?

[thecrawfordcrew]

I was employed on the new job for 102 calendar days.  As for my state return in the new state, do I file a non-resident return or part year resident?  Is the threshold for 'residency' determined by how long you lived/worked there?  I have not changed vehicle registration, drivers license, and am in a short-term rental arrangement.

[DS30 · Accepted solution]

No, your moving to a new job will not affect your federal tax filing or your ability to file married filing jointly for federal income taxes.

For state tax purposes, if you are not planning on moving permanently to your new job location, then you could file a nonresident tax return for the state where your new job is located and file as a resident for the state which you consider your permanent residence. You can file as married filing jointly for these state returns.

Please note that some states require that you use the same filing requirements for federal and state income tax purposes and the your state allocation may also be affected by community property laws.

Here is a link to all state's DoR: (to expand answer, select see entire answer) 

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302452

However, if your intent is to move permanently to the state where your new job is located, you will want to consider filing married separately for state income tax purposes. You will file as a part year residence in both states based on the time you spent as a resident of each state. Your spouse would file a resident state tax return separately in her state of residence.

Here is some information about filing jointly for federal and separately for states. (To expand the answer, select see entire answer)

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301995

[kamelkev]

The "Recommended Answer" fails to mention that certain states require you to use the same filing status as your federal return. This seemingly invalidates TurboTaxes own recommendation, which makes no mention of this legal requirement.