I am from California (worked for 1/2019-6/2019) and moved to NYC for school in June 2019. Do I have to file taxes for NYS if I'm a student with no income?

[hangstephanie]

For now, I'm putting down that I was a part-time resident in CA and NY. I don't want to pay the $50 to file my NY taxes if my refund is less than that.

[AmyC]

If your income in NY is zero, you do not need to file. 

If you are single and claiming yourself, you do not file unless your NY income exceeds $8,000.

If you are single and being claimed, you do not file unless your NY income exceeds $3,100.

[hangstephanie]

Thank you! My driver's license and voting address is all in CA. I am only in NYC for school. Would I still be considered a part-time CA and part-time NY resident for 2019?

[AmyC]

No, as a student you maintain your regular home in CA. NY would be non-resident, unless you create a permanent home there.

[hangstephanie]

Thank you!

[AmyC]

You are very welcome! Good luck in school!