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Did you work at home in WA for that same CA-based employer? Did you ever visit CA on business for that employer?
The employer's office was actually in Chicago. I worked remotely from home in California in 2019, then Washington all of 2020.
Yes you can, but it will require a state tax return. If you were having taxes withheld to California, then you will file a California return with $0 income (if you resided in WA all of 2020). If your employer withheld Illinois (not likely, but possible), then you file an Illinois tax return with $0 income. Any taxes withheld will be refunded.
Keep in mind that either of these states could ask for proof that you don't live there and were not working there.
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