Help with tax

[Askaway]

Hi, could you please help here. I am an independent contractor living in another state but the company that hired me is based in ny. I was living in fl when i was hired as an independent contractor. The company that hired me has no place to work out of. All the work is done remotely, via video chat. Do i have to pay ny tax as an independent contractor?

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

Q:  Do i have to pay ny tax as an independent contractor?

A: Not unless you actually (physically) perform any work within New York State.  If you as a non-resident of New York never physically perform any work within the State of New York, then you will have no income tax obligation to New York State.

[Askaway]

Thank you for responding. Now my clients i see virtually are based in ny. Does that change anything? I a. Not physically in ny. 

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

The determining factor is the location where you physically perform your work.  The location of your virtual clients is irrelevant.