Moving States & Remote Work
“How do I deal with state taxes after moving from California to Washington this year?”
A move from California to Washington often raises questions about part-year residency, sourcing of income, and how wages or other earnings were reported before and after the move. The timing of the relocation, where the work was performed, and whether any income continued to connect to California can all affect how the state return is handled. Washington does not have a personal income tax, so the main focus is often on the California filing side and on keeping records that show when the move occurred and where income was earned. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“I moved from California to Washington this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
“I relocated from California to Washington this year; how do I handle my state tax filing?”
“I lived in California and Washington this year, how do I file my state taxes?”
“I changed states from California to Washington this year; how should I file taxes?”
“I moved from Virginia to Arizona this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
“I lived in Virginia and then Arizona this year, how do I do my taxes in both states?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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