As an Air Force reserve member living in one state and performing duty in another, you may need to file taxes in both states:
- Home State: File as a resident, reporting all your income. Normally, military pay is only taxed in the state of your legal residence, not where you perform your duties
- Duty State: File a nonresident return, reporting only non-military income earned there
- Tax Credits: Your home state may offer credits for taxes paid to the other state to avoid double taxation
For more details, you can visit the IRS page on military tax benefits & Armed Forces Tax Guide
