Question about living in one state while working in the next one over.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, ER.

I live in Massachusetts and may be taking a position in New Hampshire. I keep hearing conflicting information about whether or not I will have to pay state taxes in MA since NH doesn't have any state tax. They pay much lower than my area but I was told the benefit is keeping what would be the state tax. Do I have to pay MA state taxes at the end of the year based on my income even though I won't be working here? I live in MA 100% of the time and would be commuting to NH daily. Thanks so much for your help.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

I grew up in Massachusetts, and my father worked in Manchester, NH for a while. He had to pay MA income tax on his NH income.

Check out mass.gov/dor for more information.

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I live in NY and work in Vermont. I have Vermont income tax deducted from my pay, I get all of it back when I file my taxes, the bad news is when do file my taxes I have to pay NY income taxes on my Vt income, Ny income is tax is about 4% higher than VT. :madface:

You always pay the taxes that are due to your state of legal residence, no matter where you work.

Mark

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Specializes in psych. rehab nursing, float pool.

Where I worked the hospital took out the state tax for the state in which you lived.

I remember the first 2 years when they did not and I would have to first file in Minn. to get back my money to then pay the state of Wi. It was wonderful when they finally changed that. Approach the hospital in which you work and see if they can do the same thing.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

You pay state income tax for the state you live in. When you fill out your paperwork, tax info, etc you're employer's HR should be setting it up so that they take out the state income tax for the state you live in. At the end of the year, you usually have to sign a form that says that your NH address is your primary address and you've lived there that calendar year.

I live in WI and work in MN, never been a problem.

I live in Massachusetts and may be taking a position in New Hampshire. I keep hearing conflicting information about whether or not I will have to pay state taxes in MA since NH doesn't have any state tax. They pay much lower than my area but I was told the benefit is keeping what would be the state tax. Do I have to pay MA state taxes at the end of the year based on my income even though I won't be working here? I live in MA 100% of the time and would be commuting to NH daily. Thanks so much for your help.
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I have a friend who lives in TN, works in VA and pays tax in VA.

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Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
I live in Massachusetts and may be taking a position in New Hampshire. I keep hearing conflicting information about whether or not I will have to pay state taxes in MA since NH doesn't have any state tax. They pay much lower than my area but I was told the benefit is keeping what would be the state tax. Do I have to pay MA state taxes at the end of the year based on my income even though I won't be working here? I live in MA 100% of the time and would be commuting to NH daily. Thanks so much for your help.

You pay the tax according to where you reside, not where you work. Your employer will give you the proper forms to fill out based on your physical address.

I too, live in a state that has an income tax but work in a state that doesn't. I have taxes taken out of my check every month.

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Specializes in Critical Care.
I have a friend who lives in TN, works in VA and pays tax in VA.

TN doesn't have a state income tax, with the exception of some investment interest scenarios.

Also, New Hampshire doesn't have a state income tax, either, so I can understand why you'd rather avoid MA taxes.

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