Moving States & Remote Work
“I moved from California to Washington this year, how do I file taxes in both?”
A move from California to Washington often creates a split-year filing picture, where the key questions are when residency changed, what income was earned before and after the move, and whether any California-source income remains after departure. Washington does not have a personal income tax, so the main filing issues often center on California residency rules, sourcing of wages or other earnings, and how to report the move on the federal return. The exact treatment can also depend on where work was performed, whether any employer withholding changed, and whether there were ties to California after the move. 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 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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