Do I need to file 2 state returns for my daughter that is away at college?

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March 25, 2024
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We live in MD and my daughter is away at college in IN. She has a part-time job on campus and received a W-2. Her income was approx $750 and state and local taxes were withheld totally less than $100. Of course I will include her earnings on her federal return and MD return but do I need to file a state return in IN for her?

Mike9241

this is from Indiana instructions

Part-Year Residents and Full-Year Nonresidents:
- If you were a part-year resident and received income while living in Indiana, you must file Indiana income taxes.
- Full-year nonresidents who received any income from Indiana sources must also file.

https://www.in.gov/dor/individual-income-taxes/individual-income-tax-overview/#Choosing_the_correct_tax_form_to_file

Hal_Al

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You will probably get a full refund of the IN state tax. The county tax will not be refunded. If there is a little IN state tax paid, MD will give you a credit for that. I'm not sure about MD, but most states will also give you a credit for the IN county tax paid/withheld.