04-08-2007, 06:53 PM
As I recall PeterB, you moved from Mass. to LA. Since you were a resident at the time, Mass. considers that you need to file as a part-year resident. At least you do not have to file as non-resident. You will have to look up the rules for state taxes in LA. You are probably treated as a part-year resident, but some states handle your situation as non-resident for your first partial year of residency. Or they require that it be more than six months to qualify for part-year resident status.
And yes, it is a royal PITA. During the time I was separated from my ex, we still filed joint federal taxes. I got to handle three different part-year and non-resident filings for her during that time. If I had to do it over again, would have dropped those tax returns into the hands of a CPA or other tax professional.
And yes, it is a royal PITA. During the time I was separated from my ex, we still filed joint federal taxes. I got to handle three different part-year and non-resident filings for her during that time. If I had to do it over again, would have dropped those tax returns into the hands of a CPA or other tax professional.