tracy86
Returning Member

how to file state tax separately in california and massachusetts?

My husband and I got married in 2019. My husband lives in CA and only has income in CA. I live in MA and only earn income in MA. We are filing our federal tax jointly but plan to file state taxes separately. 

CA is a community property state and MA is not. 

I wonder how we file state tax exactly. 

 

Do I need to file a non-resident return in CA?  Do I need to pay CA tax with my MA income? Does my husband need to pay MA tax with his CA income? Can anyone advise?