My husband works from home in Michigan for a school in California. Should I answer "Yes, we made money in states other than Michigan."?

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January 25, 2023
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DawnC

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No. If neither of you earned money while physically in California, you only have Michigan income. Do I need to file a nonresident return for an out-of-state employer?

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TomD8

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Answer "No" to the question if your husband is a W-2 employee. But answer "Yes" if he is an independent contractor and his income is reported to him on a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC rather than on a W-2.

California taxes non-resident independent contractors on income from services provided to clients located in California.

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

My husband works from home in Michigan for a school in California. Should I answer "Yes, we made money in states other than Michigan."?

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