Residency

rogerseth · ‎September 13, 2023

I live in Texas. My job is in Texas. My employer is located in Louisiana. Why when I filed my out of state tax for Louisiana as a non resident do they say I owe money. I prepared on Intuit and received a $750 refund (all that was held out of my check). Now they want this money back and more. How do I correct this?

TomD8 · ‎September 13, 2023

Did you actually (physically) perform any work in Louisiana? If not, then your work income is not subject to Louisiana taxes.

Louisiana can only tax non-residents on Louisiana-source income. Work income is "sourced" where the work is actually performed, regardless of where the employer is located.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

NCperson · ‎September 13, 2023

also, if you physically work in TX, then why is the payroll department withholding tax for LA? that is a conversation that should be had as well.

Employees pay tax to the state where they physically work or actually live; where the employer is located is immaterial. (and since you are in TX, there is no state income tax)