Can you ommit state taxes for earnings made in that state if under $600 if total earnings are reported to federal?

[tawnya-desha]

My husband works in Tennessee (no state taxes), but has to occasionally travel to other states for his position. 2 of the 4 states for the 2023 tax year, had earnings of less than $600 while in that state. Are we required to file state taxes for those states?

[Vanessa A]

Which states?

It depends on which states he traveled to.  Some states have no threshold, while other states do.  

[tawnya-desha]

Iowa (under $1k)

Mississippi  (under $2k)

Alabama (under $200)

Missouri ($500)

And I have one for Wisconsin for just over $500.

[tawnya-desha]

When I filled everything out we were getting back 100% of what was paid into each state so I'm wondering if I even need to file them (the $59 to file is more than what we would be getting a refund back of)

[DMarkM1]

It depends on the individual state laws.  Below are the state references for you. You would also file if you wanted any taxes refunded as well.

Iowa (under $1k)  No.  Under non-resident filing threshold

Mississippi  (under $2k)  (See page 4) 

Yes if you are a non-resident or part-year resident with income taxed by Mississippi (other than gambling income).

Alabama (under $200) DOR

Yes. According to Reg. 810-3-15-.21 – Nonresident individuals receiving taxable income from property owned or business transacted (including wages for personal services) within Alabama are taxable on such income from within Alabama. They should file a Nonresident Individual Income Tax Return, Form 40NR, each year.

Missouri ($500) No. Under filing threshold. 

And I have one for Wisconsin for just over $500. No. Under filing threshold. 

[tawnya-desha]

Ok. Thank you. So Alabama and Mississippi yes... got it... thanks so much.