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How do I file if I live in New Jersey and work in New York?
Contributed by KeriC, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro https://us.v-cdn.net/6037879/uploads/T3Z31TTFANLX/adobestock-46851395.jpeg Basics: New York taxes all wages earned from NY sources. For a comprehensive list of nonresident income NY taxes, see this article, Do I need to file a New York nonresident return? If you have NY…
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How do I calculate my home’s adjusted basis?
Contributed by: Joshua C., FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro https://us.v-cdn.net/6037879/uploads/TZ8Y10QT9VC8/adobestock-402358519.jpeg If you sold your home during the year, it’s important to calculate the adjusted basis accurately when reporting the sale on your tax return. This figure determines how much gain (or loss) you…
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Can I e-file back taxes?
Contributed by: KelliP, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro https://us.v-cdn.net/6037879/uploads/OTIDFFOD9FKY/adobestock-131610852.jpeg Life has been hectic, and you now have taxes from previous years that haven’t been filed. Can you e-file the back taxes? That’s a great question—and the answer is, it depends. How to e-file For…
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Do I need to file a New York nonresident return?
Contributed by KeriC, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you’re a nonresident of New York state, you must file a tax return if you meet any of the following conditions: 1) You have New York sourced income from one of the following: 2) You want to claim a refund of taxes paid to New York (NY State, NYC, or Yonkers income taxes)…
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What if my spouse lived in a different state?
Contributed by KeriC, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you and your spouse lived in different states at any point during the tax year, you may need to file tax returns for multiple states. Since state taxes are based on residency status, some additional steps may be required before filing. Special rules apply for those in the…