HelenC12
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After you file

You don't amend your income tax return. You'll file a nonresident NC state income tax return. 

  • Yes, NC should refund the state income taxes withheld in error by your employer. 

 

Since payroll departments aren't always aware of how withholding works, remote employers sometimes withhold taxes for their state, not the employee's state.

  • In these cases, you need to file a nonresident return to recover the erroneous withholdings. On the nonresident return, declare earnings of $0 so you can get a full refund for the taxes your employer withheld. You should also tell your payroll department so they fix this in the future.

For instructions on how to file a NC nonresident state income tax return, please see How do I file a nonresident state return?

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