Which state would I pay taxes to?

xtmaix · ‎April 29, 2022

I currently reside in MD. My job is MD. It was originally an office job but moved to WFH due to the pandemic. I am now moving to CA but will be keeping my job. Will I still be paying taxes in MD, or am I paying taxes in CA? For 2022 taxes, I would be paying taxes in both states since I lived half the year in each state, correct? But from 2023 onwards, it would only be for CA, right? Thanks.

TomD8 · ‎April 29, 2022

After your move to CA, ask your employer to cease withholding MD taxes and to begin withholding CA taxes for you. If your employer is unable to withhold CA taxes, you'll need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to CA. This reference gives the details on that:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/pay/estimated-tax-payments.html

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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Mike9241 · ‎April 29, 2022

presently MD does not tax telecommuters so in 2023 you would only pay tax in CA.

TomD8 · ‎April 29, 2022

After your move to CA, ask your employer to cease withholding MD taxes and to begin withholding CA taxes for you. If your employer is unable to withhold CA taxes, you'll need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to CA. This reference gives the details on that:

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/pay/estimated-tax-payments.html

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.