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MD state tax... Form 502, Form 505 or both?

metrixtech — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:45:14 GMT

I was a resident of Maryland for the first two months of 2025 and then moved to New Jersey, now my permanent residence. I own a Maryland (LLC) consulting business and derive all my income still in Maryland. For 2025, do I need to file a Maryland Form 502 (Part-year resident) or a Form 505 (Non-resident) or both? If both, I can't see how Turbo Tax Desktop produces both returns/forms. Right from the start, the program requires me to pick only one. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: MD state tax... Form 502, Form 505 or both?

MindyB — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:42:21 GMT

The Maryland instructions state that you should file both a part-year and non-resident return according to your circumstances (page 15: "If you moved into or out of Maryland during 2024 AND received taxable Maryland income both while you were a resident and while you were a nonresident AND you are required to file a federal return, you are required to file two returns with the State of Maryland.")

The best solution is to create the part-year return along with your federal return. Then, in the Desktop product you can create another return to prepare the non-resident return. I'd recommend paper filing them both, as only one original return can be filed with the same social security number.

Re: MD state tax... Form 502, Form 505 or both?

metrixtech — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:45:11 GMT

Thank you for that guidance. I have a question. When I complete the MD 502 Part-Year, my entire year business income flows from the federal to the state return. I can't see where I would reduce or adjust my Maryland income to reflect the that earned over the two month period during which I was a resident of Maryland. Can you please point me in the right direction?

Re: MD state tax... Form 502, Form 505 or both?

MindyB — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:34:47 GMT

Yes, you can remove the amount from your time as a nonresident that is being included by using the screen entitled "Additional Info for Part-Year Residents." Type in the amount that should be removed and that will flow to Maryland Form 502 line 12.