Do I have to file state taxes if I am in the army stationed in North Carolina but my home of residence is in florida

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June 1, 2019
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I am in the army and am stationed in North Carolina but my home of residence is in Florida. the website is trying to make me file for both states but last year I didn't file for state. do I still have to file for state this year?

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MiriamF

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You do not have to file a state tax return this year, either, unless you had non-military income while stationed in North Carolina, since Florida does not have an income tax.

This quote comes from the North Carolina Department of Revenue:

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, if you are a legal resident of another state who is stationed in North Carolina on military orders, you will not be taxed on your military pay by North Carolina. However, if you receive income from non-military employment, tangible property or a business located in North Carolina, you must pay the North Carolina tax on that income.

If you had no non-military income, you can ignore the suggestions from TurboTax.

More information about military taxation in North Carolina is below.

http://www.dor.state.nc.us/taxes/individual/military.html