I'm filing two separate W-2's. For my Navy W-2 I've been paying Maryland taxes. For my other W-2 I've been paying Virginia taxes. How do I accurately convey this?

[canaanp9]

Should I file two separate times? would that effect my return?

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you apparently need to file two state returns.  But this is because your job in Virginia took out taxes to Virginia.  Maryland and Virginia have a reciprocal agreement which means that since you live (state of record) is Maryland, you only pay state income tax to Maryland and not Virginia.  File a VA-4 for with your non-military employer to stop having your taxes withheld to Virginia.  Here is an FAQ about reciprocal agreements:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4776822 

 Here is an FAQ about military residency:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300147

Here’s what you’ll do in TurboTax:  click yes on the question “Did you work in another state outside of Maryland?”, and then enter Virginia.  You will want to fill out the Virginia return as a non-resident reciprocal state (TurboTax will generate that option).  Good news Virginia will return all the state (but not local) taxes you paid.  Bad news:  Maryland taxes all of the income you made in Virginia.