topic I became a California resident in 2015. My last check from Maryland was paid in early 2016. The W-2 amount is less than $500, do I need to file Maryland state return? in State tax filing

I became a California resident in 2015. My last check from Maryland was paid in early 2016. The W-2 amount is less than $500, do I need to file Maryland state return?

dfcmichael — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:29:04 GMT

No, you do not have a MD filing requirement because your...

DS30 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:29:06 GMT

No, you do not have a MD filing requirement because your MD income is below the filing threshold for that state.

You are required to file a Maryland income tax return if:

You are or were a Maryland resident;
You are required to file a federal income tax return; and
Your Maryland gross income equals or exceeds the level listed below for your filing status. The filing levels also apply to nonresident taxpayers who are required to file a Maryland return (see screenshot)

However, you may want to file a MD nonresident state income tax return to get a refund of any MD state withholdings.

Thanks DeeS. Though my Maryland source income is less tha...

dfcmichael — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:29:07 GMT

Thanks DeeS. Though my Maryland source income is less than $500, my gross income is more than $4050. Is the filling requirement level set for Maryland taxable amount or total gross income?

The amount given would be for the MD source income (not t...

DS30 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:29:11 GMT

The amount given would be for the MD source income (not total gross income).