If we received a W-2 from a class action suit, do we need to file a return for that state? We currently do not live in that state

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June 1, 2019
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The wage amount is $109

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If you didn't have any other 2015 income from that state, you almost certainly aren't required to file a tax return there.

Most states have income thresholds for filing a state return. Unless you make at least as much money (in that state) as the filing threshold for your filing status (e.g. Single, Married, Filing Jointly), you aren't required to file a return. $109 would be below any filing threshold I have seen.

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If you didn't have any other 2015 income from that state, you almost certainly aren't required to file a tax return there.

If you want additional confirmation, please update this post with a "Comment" listing the state involved.

Jquez

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I'm in the same boat. I received a check for about $239 in a class action lawsuit. I live and have lived in Wyoming since January 2017. The lawsuit was against a company I worked for in California as an independent contractor, I suppose, back in 2015-2016. Would I need to file taxes in California? Just looking for confirmation as I don't know what laws have changed since your post. Thank you.

Jason