I work remotely from my home state, NY. But my employers' legal entities are based in CT and MA. Do I have to file a CT and MA tax return?

[burt0nrider2]

I was an employee of Thomson Reuters Holdings, Inc, based in Stamford CT, until Oct 2018.  Subsequent to that, I was an employee of Thomson Reuters (Markets) LLC, based in Boston, MA.

I worked from my home office in NY state all year.  I don't have a dedicated office in Stamford or Boston.

Do I need to file CT or MA returns?  Note that my W-2s for each entity show CT and Boston addresses.

Thanks!!

[linear · Accepted solution]

If you only worked remotely, and were never present in either state when working, you do not need to file state tax returns for CT or MA.

[burt0nrider2]

Thank you.  I'll also add that there is an exception to this rule.  If an employer sent withholdings to a state, but you didn't work in that state, then it would still necessitate that you file a return to claim a refund.