state taxes in multiple states

[Yianni52]

I work for a large consulting company.  While I live and work in Chicago, my employer sent me to three other states in 2022 to complete a project.  Should I file non resident tax returns in those three states?

[MaryK4]

If you meet the filing requirements, you would have to file nonresident returns for each state- but each state's rules vary so add the states and someone can look up the specifics for you,.

[Yianni52]

I live and work in Ill.

Did a few days work to complete a project in New York, Arizona, and Ohio.  Do I need to file state returns in these three states?

[MaryK4]

If you are not sure if you meet the filing requirement, you can add the state in TurboTax, go through the entries and if you do not have to file delete the state return.  (See How do I delete my state return in TurboTax Online?)

You do not need to file a nonresident New York return if you are Single (and cannot be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's federal return) $8,000 (or you can look up other filing status at 2022 standard deductions).

Ohio: You do not have to file an Ohio income tax return if ...

• Your Ohio adjusted gross income (line 3) is less than or equal to $0.
• The total of your senior citizen credit, lump sum distribution credit and joint filing credit (Ohio Schedule of Credits, lines 4, 5 and 12) is equal to or exceeds your income tax liability (Ohio IT 1040, line 8c) and you are not liable for school district income tax.
• Your exemption amount (Ohio IT 1040, line 4) is the same as or more than your Ohio adjusted gross income (line 3) and you have no amounts on your Schedule of Adjustments (formerly Schedule A).

However, even if you meet one of these exceptions, if you have a school district income tax liability (SD 100, line 2), you are required to file the Ohio IT 1040.

Arizona: The filing threshold used to determine if a taxpayer must file an Arizona individual income tax return was adjusted for inflation. The filing threshold is based on a taxpayer’s filing status and federal gross income excluding certain income that Arizona does not tax. A taxpayer must file if they are: • Single and gross income is more than $12,950; • Married filing joint and gross income is more than $25,900; • Married filing separate and gross income is more than $12,950; and • Head of Household and gross income is more than $19,400.  Note: For non-resident individuals the threshold numbers above are prorated based on the individual's Arizona gross income to their federal adjusted gross income.

@Yianni52 

[Hal_Al]

Q. Do I need to file state returns in these three states?

A. Yes, but "nobody" does. See http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/28/pf/taxes/business-traveler-tax-threat/  If you live in a state without an income tax (e.g. FL or TX), it’s more likely you should file in the work states. You can't use the "it all comes out even" rationale for not filing.

This is the general rule: The income is work state (WS) source income since it was earned there. Resident States (RS) tax all their resident's income, regardless of where earned. You will file a non-resident tax return for the WS and report the WS income. You will file a full year resident return for the RS, reporting all your income. The RS will give you a credit, or partial credit for any tax paid to the WS.

For state filing requirements, the WS does not, usually, go by what you earned in their state but by your total income . For example, if WS has a $10,000 filing requirement and your total income for the year was $15,000; you would be required to file even though you may have had only had $300 of income in that state. But if your total income was $9,000 you would not need to file.

Filing Requirements: https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2903200-do-i-need-to-file-a-state-return