My husband and I sold our home in ND and decided to live year round at our lake home in MN. Our ND home closed on Nov 28, 2016. Do we have to file in MN for 2016?

[valturas]

No taxes were withheld for MN. Both Dave and I gave forms to our employers to change residency effective on Jan 1, 2017. Do we have to file to MN at all for 2016?

[AmandaR1 · Accepted solution]

Based on your additional information, since you lived in ND until you sold your home and then lived in MN for the remainder of the year; you'll file in both states, part-year returns. 

Keep in mind, there are two reasons why you file a state return. First, if you earned money there and, second, if you maintain your primary residence in the state. 

The one exception to this is if you're below the filing requirements. MN requires part-year residents to file if they have gross income of $10,500 or more. Refer to your form 1040 line 22 Total income to determine this amount. I'll include instructions for previewing this below. 

You can also read more about this at the MN site, HERE. (Note: Part-year residents and nonresidents must use the Under Age 65 and Single column.) 

To preview your form 1040: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302322

[valturas]

That answer makes no sense to me. I was a ND resident for 11 of 12 months. How do I become a resident for MN for all 12?

[AmandaR1]

I thought you were saying you lived in MN for the entire year. See my revised answer based on this added information.