How will working in Tennessee and living in AL affect my taxes?

[mizani-johnson]

I am thinking of taking a job in Tennessee, but I live in and am a resident of Alabama. How will this affect my taxes? Is it just a ridiculous thought altogether? fill free to use lots of detail in the answer, because I need ALL THE HELP.

[Hal_Al]

It's not a ridiculous thought. It's actually pretty common. The rules vary slightly state to state and usually require filing returns in two states; but double taxation is rare.

In your case there is no effect at all. You will continue to pay AL income tax on all your income, including the TN wages. Since TN does not have an income tax, you won't have to deal with TN. The bottom line is that working in TN does not get you out of paying AL tax.