In State Tuition

[LQ71]

Hello-

My husband and I are living in a state where I'm getting a full-ride scholarship due to being in state and GPA. Recently my husband just got a job out of state and I want to know how can I continue to keep going to college as an in-state resident and not lose my scholarship. My kids and I will be staying in the same state while he will only move to a different state for the time being. Should we file separate taxes as he is supporting me, the kids, and the house?  Please provide any good suggestions that will help keep me continuing to go to college here and remain on in-state tuition.

[MarilynG1]

You will be able to continue to file jointly as Residents of your current state, so you can keep attending school.

If your husband has a temporary job out of state, he will file a 'Part Year Resident Return' to that state, reporting income earned/tax paid there, but is still considered a resident of his home state. 

Here's more info on Allocating Income for a Part-Year Resident.

[LQ71]

Thanks, MarilynG1

[Hal_Al]

What are the two states?

[LQ71]

Georgia home state and Texas job state. 

[Hal_Al]

Texas does not have an income tax, so you will not be filing   a state income tax return there.

However, since you are maintaining your GA residence, the TX income will be taxable on the GA resident tax return. 

[LQ71]

Just the state part right?

[Hal_Al]

The federal return will be the same as always. So will the GA  return, since you are working in a no tax state.