topic Re: Complicated remote work scenario in State tax filing

Complicated remote work scenario

Remote guy — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:28:50 GMT

I’m a fully remote worker working for a (California) company and living/paying taxes in another state.

I am contemplating taking a second, international remote job, where I would be spending time in both countries and working both remote jobs. Broadly speaking, what are the tax implications of doing this?

Re: Complicated remote work scenario

Anonymous_ — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:42:12 GMT

@Mike9241 @Critter-3

Re: Complicated remote work scenario

Critter-3 — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:47:37 GMT

If you are a sole proprietor filing a Sch C and working from home in the US then nothing will change.

Re: Complicated remote work scenario

Remote guy — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:55:53 GMT

I am not self-employed, I am on a W2. So in this case I would have the same US job, and I would have a second job in a second country. I would reside in both countries at different times of the year (more time abroad if that matters), but retaining my state residency. No matter what country I am in, I would be working both jobs.

Understandably I’m not expecting advice on tax laws of a foreign country, I am more interested in what this would mean as far as U.S. tax obligations.

Re: Complicated remote work scenario

TomD8 — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:19:01 GMT

As a U.S. citizen, you are obligated to pay U.S. federal income tax on your worldwide income. You may qualify for a foreign tax credit if your income is also subject to the income tax of a foreign country.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-tax-credit