I moved from MI to CO and started a new job 1/1/18. I received severance pay and a bonus from my 2017 employer in 2018. Do I need to file a MI and CO state tax return?

[Anonymous]

I did not live in Michigan in 2018 nor was I employed by my Michigan employer in 2018.

[KatrinaB · Accepted solution]

Yes, all non-resident tax filers who had income earned in Michigan and/or attributable to Michigan must file a return. Please view the Michigan link below for more information about this filing requirement.

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/taxes/Michigan_Return_Determination_645347_7.pdf

You should prepare your Michigan return before you prepare your resident state return so that you will get credit for taxes paid to other states. Follow the directions in the TurboTax FAQ below for directions on filing your non-resident state return. 

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