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

shanemhartley
shanemhartley Member Posts: 3 Newcomer
in Filing my taxes

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.

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  • shanemhartley
    shanemhartley Member Posts: 3 Newcomer

    Any ideas on this?

  • JMSSGV
    JMSSGV Member, Star Posts: 243 image

    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?

  • shanemhartley
    shanemhartley Member Posts: 3 Newcomer
    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?

  • MatthewD
    MatthewD FreeTaxUSA Team Posts: 646 image

    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.

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