Do I need to file an Oregon State Tax Return?

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September 6, 2022
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Hello, I am from Oregon but am working/living in Canada right now. All of my income comes from Canada. I don’t make any money in Oregon, but I do still have connections there such as driver’s license, registration, etc. Even thought I don’t make any money in Oregon, do I need to file state taxes or just federal?

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rjs

Level 15

Are you an Oregon resident? See "Residency" on pages 5 - 6 of the Form OR-40 Instructions. If you are not an Oregon resident, and you have no income from any Oregon source, you do not have to file an Oregon tax return.

Note that the definition of an Oregon resident does not mention your driver's license or registration.

Melymel12Author

Level 2

Yes I am still a full time resident of Oregon, but I do not work or make any money in Oregon. I work and live in Canada and my income is in CAD currency.

rjs

Level 15

If you meet the definition of an Oregon resident, then you must file an Oregon resident tax return. You have to pay Oregon tax on all of your income, no matter where the income is from.

It doesn't matter what currency you are paid in. But on your U.S. federal and state tax returns, you must convert all the foreign currency amounts to U.S. dollars. See the following page on the IRS web site for more information.

Foreign Currency and Currency Exchange Rates