Multiple State Tax Returns: CA and MA Residency Status

[saiko8989]

Hi,

I moved permanently to Massachusetts from California in 2021 after I got a new job in MA. I started working for my present employer in MA on 06/29/2021.

I have income from both CA  (till 06/29/2021) and MA  (from 06/29/2021) for 2021. I received 2 W2s. I do not own or rent any property in California after the move.

Since I moved to Massachusetts on June 29, 2021, I lived in MA for more than 183 days and less than 183 days in CA.

What is my residency status for filing state taxes in both California and Massachusetts?

[ErnieS0]

You are a part-time resident of California and Massachusetts for 2021 since you made a permanent move.

File part-year returns for both states and report income that you earned while living in each state.

The number of days is only a factor if you were temporarily present in a state and did not establish residency.