Is there a dollar minimum that you need to earn to be required to file state income taxes for Mississippi and Louisiana as a non-resident? If yes, what is the limit?

[KatrinaB · Accepted solution]

In the state of Mississippi, there is a dollar amount that you can make before being required to file a return. In the state of Louisiana, there is not. You are required to file a Louisiana return if you are required to file a federal return. Please view the details below to determine which state(s) you are required to file. 

Mississippi Filing Requirements: You should file a Mississippi Income Tax Return if any of the following statements apply to you

1. You have Mississippi income tax withheld from your wages (other than Mississippi gambling income). 
2. You are a non-resident with income taxed by Mississippi (other than gambling income):  Your filing status is Single and your gross income is over $8,300 (plus $1,500 per dependent). Your filing status is Married you and your spouse has gross income over $16,600 (plus $1,500 per dependent). 

Please view page 4 of the Mississippi link below for more information.

https://www.dor.ms.gov/Provider%20Forms/80100181.pdf

Louisiana Filing Requirements:

1. Louisiana nonresidents with income from Louisiana sources who are required to file a federal return must file a Louisiana Individual Income Tax Return.
2. Taxpayers who have overpaid their tax through withholding or declaration of estimated tax must file a return to obtain a refund or credit.
3. Military personnel whose domicile (home of record) is Louisiana and who is required to file a federal income tax return must file a return and report all of their income regardless of where they were stationed.

Please view the Louisiana link below for more information.

http://revenue.louisiana.gov/IndividualIncomeTax