Q. I live in IL and work remotely for a company within my state. Do I have to pay tax to Michigan if I occasionally work while temporarily in MI?
A. No, if you are a regular W-2 employee, because of the reciprocal agreement.
Q. I live in IL and work remotely for a company within my state. Do I have to pay tax to a non-reciprocal state if I occasionally work while temporarily in that state?
A. Yes, but "nobody" does. See http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/28/pf/taxes/business-traveler-tax-threat/ If you live in a state without an income tax (e.g. FL or TX), it’s more likely you should file in the work states. You can't use the "it all comes out even" rationale for not filing.
