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Level 2
posted Feb 15, 2020 7:32:12 AM

Worked in one State for 1st half of year, moved to 2nd State; where I did not earn any income (W-2 or 1099). Do I have to file in 2nd State?

I earned income in Louisiana for the first 5 months of the year. Move to Pennsylvania for school for the remaining 7 months, and did not earn any income (W-2, 1099) in PA. Do I have to file in PA? I already filed in LA.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2020 8:02:59 AM

No. Pennsylvania only requires filing if you owe or paid $1 or more in state income tax.

 

Since you had no income, even if the domicile is permanently changed, there would not be a filing requirement. College students in Pennsylvania to go to school are not considered to have established permanent residence.

 

Check the PA Personal Income Tax Guide – Brief Overview and Filing Requirements for Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Returns resource for who must file.

Level 2
Feb 17, 2020 12:31:26 PM

Thanks.