Remote Worker

[jplumbert0514]

In 2022 my husband and I started living full time in our RV. I am a resident of Florida, and my employer is in Florida. We spend about 8 months of the year traveling to other states. I work remotely from wherever we are. My employer was aware of this. Now they are concerned about tax implications. Is this my responsibility to file a nonresident tax return for every state we visit, and I work from? Sometimes we are only in a state for a few days and sometimes we are there for 4-5 months (Colorado for example). I am afraid my employer is not going to allow me to work and live this lifestyle anymore because of the tax implications. 

[Hal_Al]

Q.  Is this my responsibility to file a nonresident tax return for every state we visit, and I work from? 

A. Simple answer: Yes.

You'll need to determine the rules for each state. There may be some exceptions for short stays, but probably not.  For quick links to State Filing Requirements: https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/need-file-state-return/L446Rv...

Q. I am afraid my employer is not going to allow me to work and live this lifestyle anymore because of the tax implications?

A, There are no implications for the employer. They have no obligation to withhold state income tax for the states you intermittently work in.  The responsibility falls on you. 

 Q. Is an Itinerant worker responsible for state income tax?

A, Yes, but few do.

See http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/28/pf/taxes/business-traveler-tax-threat/  Since you live in a state without an income tax (Florida), then you should file in the work states. You can't use the "it all comes out even" rationale for not filing.

[TomD8]

You're required to file a non-resident tax return in any state in which you physically perform your work, if your income exceeds that state's filing threshold for non-residents.  You can find each state's non-resident filing requirement on the state's tax website.

It may be true that "few do" comply with this requirement, but the purpose of this forum is to acquaint you with the tax laws that apply to your situation.

The fact that you are Florida residents simply means that your income will not be taxed by the State of Florida.  It does not relieve you of your possible tax obligations to other states.