I lived in California from January until May. Moved to Arizona until November, then moved back to California. How do I list that? I have income from both states

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The most accurate is to state that you were a full-year resident of California. You will be taxed on all of your income in California. Then, because CA and AZ have a reverse credit agreement, you will be able to claim a credit on your Arizona return for the tax you pay to California.

You didn't live long enough in Arizona to be considered a resident. You are a nonresident, and Arizona will give you the credit mentioned above. You will want to prepare the CA return first so that the credit calculates on the AZ return.

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