Where do I file state taxes?

[ccchlfields]

My 19 yr old child has permanent residence in IN.  She goes to college and worked for college in MI.  W2 did not take out state taxes in either state.  Where does she file state taxes IN or MI?

[MinhT1]

Your child has a tax home in IN, but has income in MI. She'll need to file a non-resident tax return in MI.

[ccchlfields]

Why did I get this response?

 Hal_Al

Level 15

an hour ago

 

@ccchlfields  Student wages at tax exempt colleges are usually exempt from FICA tax.  For whatever reason, her college has determined that $4900 of her $6400 was not exempt. You'll have to ask them why. It probably has something to do with where she worked and on what.

MI and IN have a recprocal agreement on wages. She does not need to file a MI return.   "A general rule of thumb is to file Indiana state taxes if your income is $1,000 or more. When it doubt, it is best to file". https://www.in.gov/dor/4731.htm

[ccchlfields]

@ccchlfields  Student wages at tax exempt colleges are usually exempt from FICA tax.  For whatever reason, her college has determined that $4900 of her $6400 was not exempt. You'll have to ask them why. It probably has something to do with where she worked and on what.

MI and IN have a recprocal agreement on wages. She does not need to file a MI return.   "A general rule of thumb is to file Indiana state taxes if your income is $1,000 or more. When it doubt, it is best to file". https://www.in.gov/dor/4731.htm

[BillM223]

I don't see that Hal_Al made this reply in this thread.

It appears that Hal_Al answered another question by you ("Daughter is a college dorm RA, received W-2 and 1098-T which does not show room and board or stipend...") and tagged you in it.

Then, perhaps, the board attached his reply to the wrong thread...or perhaps you posted this question in the wrong thread.

In any case, please ignore it.