Just because Florida has no income tax doesn't mean you're off the hook everywhere. Here's when state returns are required.
Work remotely for a company based in another state? Some states require you to file there — even if you never set foot in the office.
If you moved from another state to Florida (or vice versa) mid-year, you may need to file a part-year return in both states.
Own a rental property in Georgia, North Carolina, or elsewhere? Most states require non-residents to file returns for in-state rental income.
Operating your business in multiple states? You may have nexus and income tax filing obligations in each state where you operate.
Income from partnerships, S-Corps, trusts, or other pass-through entities located in other states often requires state-level filing.
Did you travel for work and earn income in another state? Many states have low income thresholds that trigger a filing requirement.
We don't just copy your federal return — state taxes have their own rules and we know them all.
We properly allocate and apportion income between states so you pay what's owed — and nothing more.
Moved mid-year? We handle split-year returns in both your old and new state, correctly splitting income and deductions.
We know which states have tax reciprocity agreements and ensure you're not double-taxed on the same income.
If you pay taxes in another state, we apply the proper credits on your home state return to avoid double taxation.
Each state has unique deductions and credits. We review every state's rules to minimize your liability in each jurisdiction.
Haven't filed in another state for several years? We prepare prior-year state returns and help resolve any outstanding balances.
Official IRS forms and publications for part-year residents, non-residents, and multi-state filers — all sourced from IRS.gov.
No — Florida is one of nine states with no personal income tax. However, if you earn income in other states, work remotely for an out-of-state employer, or own property in states that do have income taxes, you may still owe state taxes elsewhere. We help you understand exactly where you owe.
Possibly. New York uses a 'convenience of the employer' rule, meaning if you work from home for convenience (not necessity), your income may still be taxable in New York. Several other states have similar rules. This is one of the most common issues for remote workers today.
Yes, you will likely owe California taxes on income earned while you were a California resident. California also aggressively pursues former residents, especially those with stock options or deferred income. We prepare your California part-year return and help you establish clean residency in Florida.
A part-year resident return is required when you live in a state for only part of the year. You'll report income earned while a resident of each state separately. We handle all the allocation calculations so you don't pay more than you owe in either state.
In most cases, yes. Most states offer a credit for taxes paid to other states on the same income to avoid double taxation. However, the rules vary significantly by state and not all reciprocal tax agreements apply to all situations. We optimize these credits to minimize your total state tax burden.
Yes. Georgia and virtually every other state require non-residents to file a state return if they earn rental or business income from property located within the state. We prepare these non-resident returns for all states where you have property or business income.
As of 2024, nine states have no personal income tax: Florida, Texas, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, South Dakota, Tennessee (on wages), and New Hampshire (on wages). If you live in one of these states but work or invest in others, you may still owe taxes in those other states.
Unlike the IRS, which generally has a 3-year statute of limitations, many states have no statute of limitations on unfiled returns — meaning they can pursue you indefinitely. If you have unfiled state returns, it's important to get into compliance as soon as possible before penalties accumulate further.
Tell us about your multi-state situation and we'll let you know exactly what's needed.