Moving States & Remote Work

“I changed from California to South Carolina this year, how do I file both state tax returns?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

A move from California to South Carolina often creates a part-year filing question in both states, and the filing picture usually depends on when residency changed, where income was earned during the year, and whether any wages, remote work, or other income still connect to California. In many cases, each state looks at different pieces of the same year, so the return forms, income allocation, and residency details can matter a lot. Records such as move dates, employer withholding, and proof of where work was performed are often central to sorting out how the two returns fit together. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.

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.