Moving States & Remote Work

“I moved from California to Georgia this year, how do I file taxes in both?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

A move from California to Georgia can create a filing picture that depends on residency status, the timing of the move, and where income was earned during the year. In many cases, California treats part-year residents differently from full-year residents, while Georgia filing can depend on when you became a resident and whether any income was sourced there. Wages, remote work arrangements, and income earned before and after the move often shape how each return is prepared. Documentation such as move dates, employer records, and state withholding can be important in sorting out the two-state filing position. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

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.
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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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