How to File Taxes in Different States
Every year Americans must file income taxes with the IRS (or Internal Revenue Service). The amount of income tax you pay depends on your adjusted gross income. You must also file state taxes for each state you've made income in. The state you file taxes in depends on the state you establish residency in. Filing taxes in two different states means looking up the filing rules for both states you reside in.
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Review your W2 to determine the location for your returns and the amount of income you made from each state.
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Determine residency. Residency is the location of your primary home. You are a resident of a state if your main home is in that state. You file for taxes in the state in which you are a resident. If you live in a state for more than half the year (six months), you should claim this state as the location of your primary home.
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Visit your state's tax authority website. Search under "Department of Revenue" or "Tax Collector." See Resources for a link to state tax forms from each state. Look for contact information directly on the form.
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Review the laws regarding property taxes for the state in which you claim residency. Some states assess taxes based on the value of the property and others based on the income from the property. Other states may only charge you based on the income earned in the state.
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Request a meeting with your local tax counselor. They will help you to fill out your state's tax returns. Fill out the return and submit prior to your jurisdiction's property tax deadline.
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