DC Statutory Resident and Virginia Resident

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June 25, 2024
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I live in Virginia but I own a home in Washington DC.

I have wages sourced to Virginia and some interest and dividend income.

Do I have to file a resident return in both states, tax all of my income in both states?

Do I get a tax credit for income taxes paid to DC in Virginia since it's my home state?

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TomD8

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The answer is Yes to both your questions.

If your domicile (your main, primary home) is in VA, and you maintained a place of abode in DC for a total of 183 days or more during the tax year, then your situation is one of dual residency. You are both a statutory resident of DC and a domiciliary resident of VA.

In this situation you must file a resident tax return (reporting all your income) in both States, but VA will grant you a credit for the taxes you pay to DC on the income taxed by both. See Dual Residency in this VA tax reference:

https://www.tax.virginia.gov/credit-for-taxes-paid-to-another-state

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.