1099-MISC for out-of-state

ParagonRob · Mar 9, 2020 6:44:09 PM

I'm self-employed and operate as a sole proprietor. I received several 1099-MISC forms from my clients this year, and even if a client is from out-of-state, Box 17 is always either blank or they enter my home state rather than where they are from. Do I need to file this 1099-Misc income with those separate states as well (in other words, a separate state return for my home state and the state where the client is located), or just my home state where my business is based? There are times that the work is virtual and done completely from my home, but there are times when I'll cross state lines to work on location with them somewhere else. Thanks!

According to the Massachusetts Personal Income Tax for Nonresidents, if you're a nonresident of Massachusetts, you must file a Massachusetts Income Tax Return if you received Massachusetts source income or your gross income was more than $8,000 – whether received from sources inside or outside Massachusetts.

It's possible you may owe taxes in both states. TurboTax will help you make that determination. Tip: When preparing returns in multiple states, it's best to do your nonresident and/or part-year resident state returns first, and your resident state last.

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