I work in NY my employer in PA, I am fully remote and do no go into PA. I pay NY taxes and it says I do not have PA tax due - do I need to file a PA state return still?

[rikostrzewa]

Is there a reason I would need to do a state tax return to PA if I can avoid it?

[SharonD007]

The only reason you would have to file a PA tax return is if PA withheld taxes.  

For more information, refer to the TurboTax article Do I need to file a nonresident return for an out-of-state employer?

[rikostrzewa]

The link you attached had PA as one of the places that must pay, but is that for state tax returns?

I do not see that in my w2 is there a particular place it would be located? Or that I should look for?

[SharonD007 · Accepted solution]

That doesn't apply to you.  PA doesn't treat your compensation as PA-sourced income if you are a nonresident employee required work remotely in another state.  Review the PA Department of Revenue Telework Guidance.

You won't have to file a PA tax return unless your employer withheld PA taxes.

PA wages and withholding would be in boxes 15,16, and 17.

[Edited 3/2/24|8:06 PM]

@rikostrzewa 

[TomD8]

There is one circumstance in which you would be required to pay PA income tax. PA is one of a handful of states with a "convenience of the employer" rule. That means that if your PA employer has workspace for you in PA, but you choose to work remotely from another state for your own convenience, then your remote income is taxable by PA. See this FAQ from the PA Dept of Revenue: https://revenue-pa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3599/~/how-are-telecommuters-wages-taxed-in-...