I work remotely in Florida, but live in Alabama, do I have to file a state tax return?

Question

I am filing on behalf of my mom

Her situation is she moved to Alabama, and bought a house on 06/24/24, but she works remotely in Florida

Does she have to file a state tax return?

If I plug in 'part-time resident' it shows as though she's earning money in alabama, which is not true. I just don't want the return to get kicked back.

MatthewD · Answer

Hello Shanemhartley,

As a resident of Alabama your mother will owe taxes on income earned from ALL sources while living in Alabama, even if she earned that working remotely for a Florida company.   She must have earned more than $4,000, while living in Alabama,  to be required to file a return.

shaenmha.rtley · Answer

https://community.freetaxusa.com/discussion/comment/4488#Comment_4488

Thanks for the reply!

It says 'Part year residents whose filing status is “Single” must file if gross income for the year is at least $4,000 while an Alabama resident'

Does this apply to income made in another state?

JMSSGV · Answer

Florida doesn't have a state income tax, so the only question is whether she would have to file for Alabama. Have you checked the Alabama taxing authority's website to see their requirements for filing?