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Level 1
posted Apr 6, 2025 7:06:17 AM

I reside in Texas but I work remotely as an independent contractor in Georgia. Do I file a Georgia State income tax return?

I live full-time in Texas, but work remotely as an independent contractor for a business in Georgia. All of my income from this Georgia-based business is reported on a 1099-NEC form. No taxes were taken out of my 1099-NEC income. I never visited Georgia this past tax year. 


Do I need to file and pay Georgia State Income Tax?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 6, 2025 7:11:06 AM

No.

 

All your income is considered as sourced in Texas,

 

Level 1
Apr 6, 2025 7:42:11 AM

Thank you!

 

Now I only have one problem. I paid estimated taxes to Georgia. 

 

To retrieve that money, should I file a Georgia state income tax return?

Expert Alumni
Apr 6, 2025 8:07:02 AM

You should file a non-resident tax return for Georgia, reporting 0 Georgia income to claim a refund of those estimated taxes paid.