Moving States & Remote Work
“How do I file state taxes after moving from Illinois to Tennessee this year?”
Moving from Illinois to Tennessee can create a return that reflects both your former residency and your new state connection, and the filing picture often depends on the move date, where income was earned, and whether any wages, remote work, or other income still ties back to Illinois. Tennessee’s lack of a broad personal income tax can also affect how the year is split, especially if part of the year was spent living or working in Illinois. Records such as pay stubs, W-2s, and the timing of the address change are often important in showing what income belongs to each state. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
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 Illinois to Tennessee this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
“I moved states this year from Illinois to Tennessee; how do I file my taxes?”
“How do I handle my state tax return after moving from Illinois to Tennessee?”
“I changed states from Illinois to Tennessee 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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