Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown CPAs & Advisors

Moving States & Remote Work

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

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Moving from California to Tennessee can create a split-year filing situation, where the return often reflects income earned before and after the move, along with any state-source income that still connects to California. The main factors usually include the date residency changed, where the income was earned, and whether any wages, investments, or business income still relate to California after the move. Tennessee adds another layer because state tax treatment can differ from California’s, so the filing approach often depends on how each state treats residency and source income. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

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.
More in Moving States & Remote Work

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.

Back to the full library