{"id":41036,"date":"2019-01-15T14:33:40","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=41036"},"modified":"2025-03-20T20:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:59:57","slug":"efile-multiple-state-tax-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/efile-multiple-state-tax-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I E-File Multiple State Tax Returns?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in one state but work in another or if you recently moved to a new state, you may be wondering if you can e-file multiple state returns. While you can file returns by mail for as many states as you need, you can only e-file up to five state returns.<\/p>\n<h2>Filing Taxes in Multiple States &amp; Reciprocity Agreements<\/h2>\n<p>How you file your state tax returns if you live and work in different states depends on whether the two states have a reciprocal agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Reciprocity agreements allow you to request an exemption from having state taxes withheld in your nonresident state. If the states have a reciprocity agreement, fill out an exemption request form for the nonresident state and submit it to your employer. Then, you\u2019ll only file a return in your resident state.<\/p>\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<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<ul>\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<li>Next, file a resident return for the state where you live. To prevent double-taxation, the state where you live will give you a credit for taxes paid to the nonresident state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since each state\u2019s tax rules are different, check the rules for your states before preparing your taxes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in one state but work in another or if you recently moved to a new state, you may be wondering if you can e-file multiple state returns. While you can file returns by mail for as many states as you need, you can only e-file up to five state returns. 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