It depends on the time spent in the state. For 2020, it sounds like you would only need to file a resident return for Maryland since you stated you "will be" moving to Virginia.
In 2021, you will likely file a part-year return for Virginia and a part-year return for Maryland.
For years thereafter, you should only have to file a Virginia return (as long as you do not withhold Maryland state tax on Maryland wages). Virginia and Maryland have a reciprocal agreement, which states that Virginia residents who have a limited presence in reciprocal states (such as Maryland) to be taxed only by Virginia. Simply owning a house in a reciprocal state does not mean you have to file a return for that state.
Per the State of Virginia, if you are a resident and work in Maryland, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia, you exempt from taxation in the respective state if you meet all of the three following criteria:
- They are present in the other state for 183 days or less during the year, and
- Do not maintain an abode, such as a house or apartment, in their respective state and
- Receive only wage or salary income in the other state.
Virginia Reciprocity
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