Tax Services
Out-of-State/Abroad Taxes
Out-of-state taxes when you work and reside in different places
If you need to file a return in more than one state, your first step is to determine to who you owe the tax in line with state tax regulations.
How do you file your return for multiple states?
Double taxation has been eliminated in the U.S. and is a federal law required to be applied by all states.
In many cases, if a person lives in an area in the U.S. and worked in one, it might require filing multiple taxes, and estimated tax payments vary significantly depending on specific state tax regulations.
The rule applies to remote employees and to the workers who cross state borders to reach their offices. If the person has moved throughout the year, the situation can affect where they live
Calculating your state income taxes varies for each person depending on their unique tax situation. You can have an income tax in different states but usually, the state where you work will withhold income tax through your paycheck on a weekly or monthly basis.
Taxes paid in this way are what we commonly refer to as out of state tax payments. The easiest way to ensure that you pay tax accordingly to your situation is by keeping good and clean records. With a good record-keeping system and some assistance from tax professional services, a favorable state income tax return can be achieved.
Pay taxes according to your state lines
Paying taxes in line with state taxes regulations opens up the possibilities of various situations. If you recently moved to a different state because of the pandemic, and your work is based somewhere else, or if you moved from one state to another in the middle of the tax year. There are various scenarios that require specific tax return forms to avoid income tax liability.
As we’ve mentioned before, tax laws can vary depending on your particular situation, which may affect the tax forms you need to fill out or the taxes withheld from your paycheck.
At Refund Man we offer comprehensive services to guide and assist you and avoid you filing double taxes or paying higher taxes than you need to.
Reciprocity Agreement
While paying income tax when dealing with multiple states can be complex, some state governments have anticipated this need and offer reciprocity agreements to facilitate your process when you file taxes. These agreements offer a tax foundation for neighboring state residents or workers.
Through them, they allow you to reside in one state and work in a neighboring one without having to pay income tax there. This means you will always pay taxes in the same state, the one in which you reside.
Is there a rule for paying taxes when out of state?
Different states have different rules, and every situation is unique. This is why having access to professional services can ensure that you’re doing everything you need, and you’re not paying any more than you should.