I work in CT and live in NY, how will my state tax looks like?

[danilol]

I live in NY , my wife also works and lives in NY. I work in CT and rent an apartment there. I back home when it is holiday or weekend.

I did search online to see what will my state tax looks like? It is said I should file CT state tax as nonresident, while get credit for my resident tax of my home state NY.

But my concern is when talking about 183 days rule, CT will turns out to be resident state( but I do not view it as my resident state, because my permanent home is still in NY and my wife is there.)  So in this case which rule is in control? 183 days or domicile ?

Thanks

[rjs · Accepted solution]

You can have only one domicile, but you can be a resident of more than one state. It appears that you meet the definition of a resident for both New York and Connecticut. That means that you would have to file resident tax returns in both states. You should be able to claim credit on one of the state tax returns for tax paid to the other state, but you only get the credit from one state, not both.

This is obviously an unusual situation. I suggest that you consult a local tax professional for detailed guidance.

[Michael652]

Based on your situation, you were likely a part-year resident of WI while attending school and working there, and now a resident of IL after moving back. Tax residency rules depend on where you maintain your permanent home and the duration of stay in each state—consulting state tax guidance can clarify your filing requirements.

[danilol]

I did more research online. It is said : Although I have my spouse and permanent house in NY,  but since I work in CT, rent a apartment there and spend more than 183 days in CT plus have driver license registered in CT, have primary doctor in CT. So I am CT only resident.  And my  wife lives and works in NY. She is NY only resident. 

We still can file as married jointly for federal return but when goes to state tax, I should file as CT residents only with CT  and my wife can file as NY residents only with NY. 

Can anybody tell me is that correct?

Thanks