I was living in Florida when I lost my job in June 2007 and started getting unemployment compensation from the State of Florida. I moved to Boston, MA in August 2007 and continued receiving the unemployment compensation from Florida. I got a new job in November 2007 in Boston, MA.

So, my question is do I fill out part year state return for Massachusetts in 2007 in addition to federal tax return?

Do I need to include my unemployment compensation from Florida State in my tax return for Massachusetts?

Do I need to file any other forms for Florida in addition to my federal return because of my unemployment compensation?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Megan

AtlantaTaxExpert

Yes, you fill out the Massachusetts state tax return for income earned/received while a resident of Massachusetts, which INCLUDES the unemployment compensation.

Nothing needs to be filed for Florida.