If I am not getting a return from my resident state or owe why do I need to send a return to the state. But I am getting a return from state I worked in.

chad10458 · ‎June 3, 2019

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WillK · ‎June 3, 2019

States do not look to see if you owe or are getting a refund as a determination on whether or not you need to file a return with them, what they look at is the amount and type of income and other tax things you have on your return. Even though you do not owe or are not getting a refund, you should still file the return in your state so they have a record of your return, and you satisfy a filing requirement they may have and you do not get a fine or penalty for not filing.

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WillK · ‎June 3, 2019

States do not look to see if you owe or are getting a refund as a determination on whether or not you need to file a return with them, what they look at is the amount and type of income and other tax things you have on your return. Even though you do not owe or are not getting a refund, you should still file the return in your state so they have a record of your return, and you satisfy a filing requirement they may have and you do not get a fine or penalty for not filing.

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If I am not getting a return from my resident state or owe why do I need to send a return to the state. But I am getting a return from state I worked in.