As an airline employee who lives in GA but flys out of (is "based" in) Detroit, do i need to file a Michigan State return? The airline is headquartered in GA.

wmdward · ‎June 3, 2019

IreneS · ‎June 3, 2019

No - you do not need to file a Michigan return.

Georgia is your resident state. Your state residence is protected by DOT regulations. For those subject to DOT regulations, you only need to file a state return with your state of residence.

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IreneS · ‎June 3, 2019

No - you do not need to file a Michigan return.

Georgia is your resident state. Your state residence is protected by DOT regulations. For those subject to DOT regulations, you only need to file a state return with your state of residence.

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As an airline employee who lives in GA but flys out of (is "based" in) Detroit, do i need to file a Michigan State return? The airline is headquartered in GA.