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February 7, 2024
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Do I need to file taxes for the state that my driver's license is tied to if I live, go to school, and work in a different state?

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I am still a dependent but live and work in a different state. Do I still file in the state I am from?

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Hal_Al
Employee
February 7, 2024

Q. I  live and work in a different state. Do I still file in the state I am from?

A. Yes. The key reason is that you are still a dependent.

 

In order to be a dependent, you are considered as still living with your parents while you are temporarily away at school.  

 

What are the two states? 

This is the general rule: The income is work state (WS) source income since it was earned there. Resident States (RS) tax all their resident's income, regardless of where earned. You will file a non-resident tax return for the WS and report the WS income. You will file a full year resident return for the RS, reporting all your income. The RS will give you a credit, or partial credit for any tax paid to the WS.

But, if they are reciprocal states, the filing rules will be different. List of reciprocal states at https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/states-reciprocal-agreements/L4JKSLqpR_US_en_US