Net Loss on Rental Properties in Different States: Do I have to file state taxes?

[John-G3]

I own rental property in Michigan, North Carolina, and Virginia.  I am a resident of Alabama (active duty military).  I had a net loss per my federal taxes on the VA and NC properties, and net zero on the MI property.  Do I have to file state taxes in VA, MI, and NC?  I am filing "married filing separately" in Alabama.  My wife is a resident of VA, so she will be filing "married filing separately" in VA.  She does not own any part of any of the properties, so she will not claim any rental real estate.

[AndyM · Accepted solution]

Yes. You have to file in each state in which you own rental properties.

[jatoc]

Hi, where did you enter the loss in your VA state return? i am in a similar situation with a rental property in VA but do not live there. Seems like screens are different than last year so trying to understand where to enter the loss when doing VA state taxes. is it under "Non resident income allocation" screen?

Thanks