Do I need to file out of state tax return

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April 12, 2024
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I live and work in Colorado in 2023. I also work remotely for a university in Georgia and did receive a W2 form from them. TurboTax suggests that I may need to file tax returns for both CO and GA states. Do I need to file a nonresident tax return for GA? I am confused. Thanks

Best answer by CatinaT1

If you only worked in Colorado, you do not need to file a GA return. Did you have any GA withholdings on your W2?

CatinaT1Answer

If you only worked in Colorado, you do not need to file a GA return. Did you have any GA withholdings on your W2?

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FGEmployeeAuthor

@CatinaT1 Thank you for the answer! Yes, I have a GA tax withholding on the W2 form for that remote job, which is strange. I am contacting the HR department for that matter. But I don't think there is enough time for them to correct and issue a new W2 form to me before tax day, so I probably need to amend it next year if there is a mistake. For 2023 return, would you suggest filing CO state tax return only (ignore GA tax return) or filing both CO and GA using TurboTax (even W2 is incorrect)? Which one is easier / better if I need to amend it next year? Thanks

PaulaM

Employee

Yes, you will need to file a GA non resident return to receive any taxes withheld back. Then there is nothing to amend next year. See the GA non-resident filing requirements here.

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