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April 6, 2025
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I reside in Texas but I work remotely as an independent contractor in Georgia. Do I file a Georgia State income tax return?

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I live full-time in Texas, but work remotely as an independent contractor for a business in Georgia. All of my income from this Georgia-based business is reported on a 1099-NEC form. No taxes were taken out of my 1099-NEC income. I never visited Georgia this past tax year. 


Do I need to file and pay Georgia State Income Tax?

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    April 6, 2025

    No.

     

    All your income is considered as sourced in Texas,

     

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    April 6, 2025

    Thank you!

     

    Now I only have one problem. I paid estimated taxes to Georgia. 

     

    To retrieve that money, should I file a Georgia state income tax return?

    April 6, 2025

    You should file a non-resident tax return for Georgia, reporting 0 Georgia income to claim a refund of those estimated taxes paid.

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