I worked in two different states this year. How do I file for the federal income tax return?

Question

I worked in two different states this year. How do I file for the federal income tax return? Do I need two 1040 Form sent?

Answer 1

The Federal return is unaffected. You could work in one, or 40 states; they don't care. Just show all your income, and federal tax withheld.

You may have to file two state returns if both states you worked in require filing.

Answer 2

You could live a 20 states and it wouldn't have any affect on your Federal return.

As to state returns, you'll file a part year return for each state, claming the income that you earned while a resident there.

Answer 3

The truth is the state where you are a resident will give you a credit for taxes paid to other states. You will still file both states returns. One resident return and one non-resident. But the total tax will be based upon the combined rates.

Answer 4

Your federal return doesn't change. The IRS doesn't care where you make your money, as long as they get their cut! You need to file a PY (part-year) return in both states though.