Rachel_W
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State tax filing

Yes, you can file a DC Nonresident return to get the DC state taxes withheld as a refund.  You will be able to prepare both your Virginia Resident and DC Nonresident returns in TurboTax.

Because VA and DC have a  reciprocity agreement, you pay income tax only to the State you *live* in, which in your case is Virginia.
    In TurboTax, follow these instructions to indicate that you are a resident of VA that worked in DC:
    • Log into your Turbo Tax Online account.
    • Select "Take me to my return"
    • Click "My Info" located on the left side of your screen
    • Scroll down and click "Edit" next to "Other State"
    • Answer "Yes" to "Did you Make Money in any Other States?"
    • Choose "DC" from the dropdown menu that pops up

    When you have completed your Federal return, click "State" from the left side of your screen and TurboTax will walk you through the preparation of both State Returns.  Be sure to do you DC return first, and then your VA.

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