{"id":20115,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:25:16","slug":"filing-taxes-in-multiple-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/filing-taxes-in-multiple-states\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I need to know about filing taxes in two states?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving out of state during the year? Working in one state and living in another? There are several reasons you might file taxes in two states come tax time. We\u2019ve outlined a few situations to illustrate how it can impact your state taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-filing-taxes-when-you-ve-lived-in-two-different-states\">Filing taxes when you\u2019ve lived in two different states<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you file taxes for the two different states you lived in will depend on several factors, including:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which state is considered the source of the income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific states involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you changed jobs or kept the same one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there\u2019s a reciprocity agreement between the states involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll likely file a part-year resident return in both states. Usually, you\u2019ll have to file a state return in any states that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have earned income from wages or self-employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have property that produces income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin to file taxes, check the residency rules for each different state you\u2019ve lived in. Some states consider you a full-year resident if you\u2019re present in the state for at least 183 days.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re filing two part-year resident returns, check the rules for each state on what income to report. Income from interest, dividends, and pensions is usually considered to be from your state of residence.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states will have you report your income from all sources, just like a full-year resident does. Then, after you calculate the tax, this amount will be reduced based on the income you made as a resident. Other states will have you split the income between states before calculating the tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Note for those using H&amp;R Block programs:<\/b> We recommend you complete your part-year resident or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/support\/software\/software-tax-filing\/while-filing-software-return\/nonresident-state-taxes\/\">nonresident return<\/a> before you begin your resident return. Your completed part-year resident or nonresident return might come in handy when you&#8217;re completing your resident return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-filing-taxes-for-multiple-states-when-you-work-across-state-lines\">Filing taxes for multiple states when you work across state lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some taxpayers find themselves filing taxes in multiple states when they live in one state and work in a neighboring state. If this is you, how you file depends on if the states have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/state-income-tax-reciprocity\/\">reciprocity agreement<\/a>, which allows you to request a withholding exemption for your nonresident state. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also have to ask your employer to withhold taxes for your resident state or make estimated tax payments to the state you live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If both states collect income taxes and don\u2019t have a reciprocity agreement, you\u2019ll have to pay taxes on your earnings in both states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, file a nonresident return for the state where you work. You\u2019ll need information from this return to properly file your return in your home state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, file a resident return for the state where you live. To prevent double-taxing, the state where you live will usually give you a credit for taxes paid to the nonresident state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since each state\u2019s tax rules are different, check the rules for your states before preparing your taxes.\u00a0 See more about income <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/tax-brackets-and-rates\/highest-lowest-taxed-states\/\">taxes by state<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving out of state during the year? Working in one state and living in another? There are several reasons you might file taxes in two states come tax time. We\u2019ve outlined a few situations to illustrate how it can impact your state taxes. 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