Which states do I need to file in?

[na5kar]

I'm filing for my son Brian. His address (legal and on W-2 and 1099 misc) is my home in Florida.  Brian is a dancer.  In January 2019, he went to California to start rehearsal with a music group for the purpose of touring the U.S. and the world for concerts.  The concerts were in several U.S. cities and then went on to Europe for many more dates.  Brian received seven W-2s, from the same employer (the payroll company in California), each with the same Box 1 through Box 6 info, but with different state info.    Some of the state info includes boxes 16, 17 and 19 numbers. 

1. Do I need to file a state return for him in each state?

2. Do I need to file a state return for him in California where the tour began and where the payroll company and the music group's home is?

Thank you!

Dan

[ReginaM]

Yes, for the State of California, you must file an income tax return if you’re a non-resident and:

• Are required to file a federal return,
• Receive income from a source in California,
• Have income above a certain amount.

Please see the State of California Filing Requirements for more information.

Yes, he may need to file a tax return with each of the states, Depending on the other states filing requirements.  

[Anonymous]

every state has a different filing requiremnt so other than california you would have to check state website for nonresident to see if he has to file.  Florida doeen't have an incme tax .