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devgdiehl
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If I did not earn an income in my home state (PA) do I need to file a tax return there?

 
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DawnC
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If I did not earn an income in my home state (PA) do I need to file a tax return there?

If you filed a federal return, had income in any state, and are a resident of PA, you are required to file a PA return.  PA - DOR

 

Every resident, part-year resident or nonresident individual must file a Pennsylvania Income Tax Return (PA-40) when he or she realizes income generating $1 or more in tax, even if no tax is due (e.g., when an employee receives compensation where tax is withheld).   

 

A resident is taxed on all of his or her taxable income whether it is received from sources inside or outside Pennsylvania.

 

A resident taxpayer is allowed a resident credit for income taxes imposed by and paid to other states based upon income that is subject to Pennsylvania personal income tax. Such taxpayers should complete PA-40 Schedule G-L, Credit for Taxes Paid by PA Resident Individuals, Estates or Trusts to other States. PA-40 Schedule G-L must include a copy of the tax return filed with the other state.

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