Am I subject to New York City Resident Tax if on OPT? [Archive]

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lucymarch

Feb 25, 2008, 08:35 AM

I am working in New York city but living in New Jersey. I am currently on OPT. So am I subject to the NYC Resident tax? Thanks a lot for answering!

ebaines

Feb 25, 2008, 10:28 AM

No - only NYC residents are subject to NYC income tax. You do have to pay NY state non-resident income tax and NJ resident income tax. You will likely find that you end up owing NJ nothing since they give you a credit for taxes paid to NY State, but you still have to file with both states.