rjs
Level 15
Level 15

State tax filing


@kc92 wrote:

I suppose in that case it would make most sense for my withholdings to be CT based 


I would not make that conclusion. You are going to have to pay some New York tax, probably a lot if you are working in New York most of the time. New York will give you credit for part or all of the CT tax that you pay on the income you earn when you work in the CT office. I don't think they will give you credit for CT tax on the income you earn while working in NY, because it is NY source income. So the credit is not going to come anywhere close to wiping out your New York tax.


Also, if your CT employer has no operations in New York, they might not be able to withhold New York tax. You might have to make estimated tax payments to New York.


I suggest that you look for a tax professional who is familiar with the convenience rules in both states. You can discuss all the details of your situation with the tax pro and he or she can advise you on how to handle it.