I do remote working in various states during the year while visiting family. Do I file state taxes in my primary resident state only? What tax issues will I encounter?

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December 12, 2022
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I am just visiting family. Do I need to do non-resident taxes in the other states instead of just my primary resident state?

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Anonymous_

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Q. Do I need to do non-resident taxes in the other states instead of just my primary resident state?

A. Yes, but "nobody" does. See http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/28/pf/taxes/business-traveler-tax-threat/ If you live in a state without an income tax (e.g. FL or TX), it’s more likely you should file in the work states. You can't use the "it all comes out even" rationale for not filing.

Although the article is specific to business travel, "remote work" is treated the same, since you physically worked in those states. During covid, many states adopted specific rules exempting temporary remote workers from taxation.

TomD8

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"Yes, but "nobody" does."

That's probably true, but nevertheless the laws are there on the books. When you as a non-resident work in a state that has an income tax, the income you earn there is taxable by that state - assuming the amount you earn exceeds the state's "filing threshold." The only exception would be if the non-resident state has tax reciprocity with your home state. Of course, it's difficult - if not impossible - for states to audit these situations. But the laws are there.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.