I lived in NJ and had income from NY. I then moved to CA in Oct 2018 for a new job and still live/work there. How do I handle my multiple state returns and in what order?

[llp390]

I lived in my childhood/family home in NJ up until October 2018 when I moved to CA for a new job. I currently live and work in CA. Prior to this, I had a paid internship in NY from June-August. I received a 2018 W-2 form from both my NY internship and my current CA job.

I used to file taxes for Federal, NJ (resident), NY (non-resident), but since moving I'm confused about the following:

1) What do I file for NJ as I am no longer a resident, but was a resident when I made my NY income?

2) I haven't updated my address with IRS since moving. So they still have my old NJ address in their system. If I file, would IRS reject it due to address mismatch? 

3) When I file my nonresident NY tax return, will I be able to specify that I made that income while living in NJ?

4) Am I considered a resident or part-year resident of CA? 

Thanks in advance.

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

You will file the following state returns and in this order: Federal, New York Non-Resident, New Jersey Resident, and California Part Year Resident

1. You will file New Jersey Resident Tax Return to report the income you earned in New York while you were a resident and to indicate you did not live in the state the entire year

2. The IRS will not reject your tax return because you have moved. It happens all the time and often the tax return is how the system is updated.

3. Yes, you will file the New York Non-Resident return to indicate you were not a NY resident at the time the income was earned.

4. You are considered a part year resident of California. You will pay state tax only in the income earned once you moved.

For more information, follow the links below:

NY Non-residents

NJ Part Year Resident

CA Non-Residents and Part Year Residents