Cynthiad66
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Deductions & credits

@krn42

When filing multiple state returns you should enter the home state on December 31, 2021 last.  That affects how the state taxes may translate.  Also important to file your state return as Part Year Resident for each State.  That should trigger the correct translation of state taxes.

 

Instructions for Non-Resident and Part Year PA Taxpayer

 

Part-year residents are subject to PA personal income tax on all income earned, received and realized from all sources when residents of PA. Part-year residents are not subject to PA tax on ordinary interest, dividends, gains, intangible property or gambling and lottery winnings from PA sources while a nonresident.

 

Example:  you lived in NY for 10 months then move to PA.  You enter the NY return first then enter the PA return

 

 

Home office expenses you can Pro rate for the length of time in each location or take the Simplified Method for Home Office Deduction.  See below

 

Simplified Home Office Deduction

 

 

 

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