I am a full-time Maryland resident working in Delaware. Is it correct I owe Delaware tax?

GrimPlans — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:05:45 GMT

My Adjusted Gross Income from the Federal return was just short of $48000, $37250 of which was earned in the state of Delaware.

Does it feel accurate that I would owe Delaware ~$35 in taxes for filing a Standardized Deduction?

Re: I am a full-time Maryland resident working in Delaware. Is it correct I owe Delaware tax?

MindyB — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:18:57 GMT

Yes, possibly. Without seeing your return, it is normal to owe a small balance to Delaware like $35, but this is only because your employer likely already withheld taxes from your paychecks throughout the year.

Because Maryland and Delaware do not have a reciprocity agreement, Delaware requires you to file a non-resident return and pay tax on the $37,250 you earned within its borders, while Maryland requires you to report your full $48,000 income because you live there.

To prevent you from being double-taxed, Maryland will give you a "Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State."

You can read more about living and working in different states here: Multiple States—Figuring What's Owed When You Live and Work in More Than One State

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