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renren_13
Feb 16, 2008, 06:37 AM
Currently, I am unsure of what state I need to claim residency in. I currently live in Wisconsin (for 7 months), but I have not yet changed my drivers license or voters registration to Wisconsin (they are currently from Illinois). Can I claim Wisconsin residency?

Secondly, I made very little money this year (~$6000). The money was earned in Wisconsin (~4000) and New York (~2000 and no state income tax was taken from my earnings). I am going to file in Wisconsin because I will get a return, but do I need to file in New York and Illinois (previous state residency)?

Fr_Chuck
Feb 16, 2008, 08:22 AM
You will need to file NY state for the earnings there and WI for the earnings there.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Feb 29, 2008, 01:57 PM
Actually, you probably do NOT have to file a NY state tax return because youdid earn enough money. Call the NY state tax to verify, but I am pretty sure about this. You may WANT to file to get any withheld taxes back.

You MUST file the WI income on Wisconsin as a part-year resident.