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    rjarow Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 10, 2006, 03:06 PM
    Part time or Non-resident? Which state?
    I filed an extension for 2005 taxes and they are due on the 15th (Yes I realize I really waited too long)

    I have a simple question, and am using taxcut and haven't seen it mentioned anywhere so far.

    In 2005 I lived and worked in MA, Made wages, received a W-2 from these wages. In July, I quit that job, moved and took a new job in CA. I got a 1099 for work done here.

    I assume I am a part time resident of each, and owe federal tax on the combined income. But for state I am confused if I am part or non resident of CA. Also I assume I just report the income made in MA to MA and the income made in CA to CA.

    Am I correct on these assumptions?

    Any and all help/suggestions are welcome!
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    Oct 11, 2006, 03:32 PM
    You are a part-time resident of MA and CA.

    California has you fill out Form 540(NR) as a part-year resident. You have to report ALL of your income, but you are only taxed on the California-based income.

    Massachusetts uses Form 1-NR/PY. On that form, you report ONLY the MA-based income.
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    Oct 11, 2006, 03:42 PM
    Thanks so much! I think taxcut will take care of those forms. But I'll look to make sure.

    It was just as I thought, cept the Cali wants the whole ammt thing, interesting!
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    Oct 11, 2006, 03:52 PM
    Glad to help!

    Again, the important thing is that California only taxes you on what you earn in California.
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    Oct 11, 2006, 04:29 PM
    Yep! I'll make sure Taxcut takes care of that. I'll post here if it doesn't in case anyone else comes across this in searching.
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    Oct 12, 2006, 01:59 PM
    Just so if anyone else comes across this thread. Taxcut does indeed take care of this.
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