I’m in the military and stationed in another state . When I’m filing my state taxes it’s telling I’m owing the state some money . Can somebody help me please

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January 29, 2021
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BillM223

What state are you stationed in? What state is your home of record? Is all your income active duty pay, or did you have a side job in the state in which you are stationed?

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spencerj

Similar question along same line of legal considerations:

I am military, resident of TX. Spouse is non-mil, and allowed to choose my resident state as hers. We are stationed in NC. She has a job in NC. Do we need to file NC state taxes or just press on and ignore the apps warnings? If yes, then how do I make sure on the app/website while doing the state taxes is only accounting for HER income and not my military non taxable income? Currently the app is not very specific on these considerations. Thanks in advance.

DawnC

Yes. You will need to file a NC return (as a nonresident) because she earned income in NC. TurboTax will handle this situation easily; it is quite common. You will both leave TX as your resident state in the My Info section. Then, at the bottom of that screen, you will answer YES to the did you make money in any other states question and enter NC. This will trigger the non-resident return. When you get to the state return, you will only provide information regarding her wages there. @spencerj

How do I file a nonresident state return?

Military Spouses and State Taxes

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