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October 27, 2021
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residing in a different state and income taxes

  • October 27, 2021
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Hello. I am contemplating moving to Colorado and keeping my California law practice (practicing remotely). Do I need to file my taxes in Colorado, California or both?

 

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    Best answer by KarenL

    You will file all of your income for your resident state of Colorado.  If the same income is taxed in both California and Colorado, Colorado will give a credit for a portion (or all) of the taxes paid to California.  

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    KarenL
    October 27, 2021

    You will need to file in both states.  You will file as a non-resident in California if you move and work remotely from Colorado.  California will tax income derived from California sources.  So, if the practice is based in California, they will require that you file the portion of income derived from the state.

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    October 27, 2021

    Thank you. So to clarify, if my only income is from California clients, I don't need to file in Colorado for my business?

     

     

    KarenL
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    October 28, 2021

    You will file all of your income for your resident state of Colorado.  If the same income is taxed in both California and Colorado, Colorado will give a credit for a portion (or all) of the taxes paid to California.  

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