topic Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200 in State tax filing

Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200

IEnteredAUserNameLastYear — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:02:59 GMT

My wife and I have been MN residents for all of 2021.

We have rental partnerships (LLCs) in WI that give us K1s, but they posted a net loss this year.

My wife received a final W2 from her job she had worked remotely but now quit. The W2 is for $126.

Since the K1s didn't generate any income and my wife's income was only $126 do we need to file WI taxes or can we just file MN taxes?

Re: Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200

AliciaP1 — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:03:11 GMT

Yes, you need to file a Wisconsin Non-resident Individual tax return if your gross income for Wisconsin is $2,000 or more. You will need to add your wife's W-2 wages and the rental properties' rents before expenses to determine if you meet this qualification.

Re: Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200

IEnteredAUserNameLastYear — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:16:40 GMT

According to this: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-indreq.aspx

You are required to file a Wisconsin income tax return if your Wisconsin gross income is $2,000 or more. Gross income means income before deducting expenses. While net income reported to you may be less than $2,000, gross income may be over that amount, requiring that a Wisconsin income tax return be filed.

We shouldn't need to since the gross income is less than $2k.

Our K1s are not 3K-1s. Just federal K1 (form 1065). Not seeing any listing of gross income - loss for the individual K1, just the amount in Box 2 of Part 3.

Hmmm, however, If some of the K1s had a profit totaling >$2k and others had a loss which brought the net to <0 would that qualify as needing to pay state taxes?

Re: Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200

IEnteredAUserNameLastYear — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:19:08 GMT

Would turbotax tell me if I was filing taxes for a state I didn't need to? i.e. is it doing this totally for me?

Not saying I'd trust TT on this, but curious if it tries.

Re: Do I need to file non-resident state taxes if out of state income is <$200

JohnB5677 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:54:59 GMT

Yes, you are correct that you do not have to file a Wisconsin tax return for the $200 income. However, if you had an additional $1,800 of Wisconsin-based income on the K-1, you would be required to file.

No, TurboTax does not tell you if you don't have to file a state tax return. There are many reasons to file a tax return. To get a tax refund, to establish residency, to possibly get a credit or simply to file for your peace of mind.