As long as you did not take steps to become a resident of the state where you attended school but had no income, you have no requirement to file a state return there. Steps to establish residency in a new state include:Obtaining a driver's licenseRegistering to voteHaving important documents transferred to your new state (insurance, memberships, etc.)Establishing a local bank account Filing a change of address form with the U.S. Postal ServiceHaving a permanent home This list is not all-inclusive. Also, please note that taking one or two of these actions does not automatically establish residency, and each state has their own set of requirements.

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I lived in one state but did not make money in it, as I was a student. Do I still need to file a state tax return showing $0 income and $0 taxes paid/

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Best answer by AmyT

As long as you did not take steps to become a resident of the state where you attended school but had no income, you have no requirement to file a state return there.

Steps to establish residency in a new state include:

Obtaining a driver's license
Registering to vote
Having important documents transferred to your new state (insurance, memberships, etc.)
Establishing a local bank account
Filing a change of address form with the U.S. Postal Service
Having a permanent home

This list is not all-inclusive. Also, please note that taking one or two of these actions does not automatically establish residency, and each state has their own set of requirements.

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As long as you did not take steps to become a resident of the state where you attended school but had no income, you have no requirement to file a state return there.

Steps to establish residency in a new state include:

Obtaining a driver's license
Registering to vote
Having important documents transferred to your new state (insurance, memberships, etc.)
Establishing a local bank account
Filing a change of address form with the U.S. Postal Service
Having a permanent home

This list is not all-inclusive. Also, please note that taking one or two of these actions does not automatically establish residency, and each state has their own set of requirements.