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How do I file my state taxes if I live in Kansas temporarily, but work out of California?

 
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DanielV01
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How do I file my state taxes if I live in Kansas temporarily, but work out of California?

You are a resident for California (if that is where your home and main job is) and a non-resident to Kansas (where your temporary job assignment is).  You will need to file returns for both states.  The following FAQ provides excellent information:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301816.

All your income will be taxable to California.  However, you will receive a credit on your California return for taxes that you pay to Kansas.  This credit essentially eliminates you being double-taxed on the same income by both states.  (If California has a higher tax rate than Kansas, you effectively pay the difference on that income).

One further note:  Although your question is primarily about state taxes, your situation may qualify you for significant deductions on your federal return as well.  For more information on these potential deductions, please see the following link taken from IRS Publication 17 regarding deductions allowable while on a Temporary Assignment or Job away from your tax home.  (Click on link) 

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