Our home state of record through the military was and still is "Missouri". We bought a house in Virginia (where we are stationed now) in June. Do we have to file for both states a return?
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2007-01-17 06:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by navyspse 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I work for H&R Block. Each state has their own set of rules and there are special exceptions for military so I will give you my best knowledge from a manager who is retired military herself.
For MO - if you are out of the state more than 31 days, you will file a Non resident Missouri return.
For VA - Yes you have to file. They have a reduction for military base pay. The 1st $15,000 is not taxed. $15k - $30k receives an exemption where it should only be partially taxed and then anything above $30,000 is fully taxed.
Hope that helps.
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2007-01-21 09:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe... you have to file a State Income Tax Return only for states that you owe tax to. Since your home state is Missouri, you need to file a Missouri Non-Resident Income Tax Return. As long as you did not earn any income in Missouri during the entire year (Military Income earned outside of Missouri is not included) you will get all your tax back. If you earned any income in Virginia, outside of military income, you must file a Virginia return. To sum this up, if your only income was from military pay, file a missouri return and get all your money back. If you made any money outside of the military, you must file a return for that state. Here is some state information.
Taxpayer Services
Mo. Dept. of Revenue
P.O. Box 3300
Jefferson City, MO 65105
(573) 751-7191
Customer Services Section
P.O. Box 1115
Richmond, VA 23218-1115
(804) 367-8031
Forms: (804) 367-8055
2007-01-17 07:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by It'sjustme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Missouri considers you a resident if you were physically present there for over 6 months. If so file as a full year resident but you can take a credit for tax paid to other states. If you earned income while in Virginia you should file as a nonresident and pay some tax - it will be a credit for MO. If you were in MO less than 6 months file as a part year resident.
2007-01-17 07:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by spicertax 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to file a Va return, because this is where you live. You did not reside in Mo., even though you are Mo. residents. As long as you had no income in the state of Mo. (rental property, partnerships, etc) you do not need to file a return for that state.
I am a tax profesional, and we do come here and give out free advice.
2007-01-17 07:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the military and have the answer to your question.
But, I'm not a tax professional. Most professionals don't come here to give out free advice.
Good luck though.
2007-01-17 07:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋