Moving States & Remote Work
“I moved from California to Washington this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
Moving from California to Washington can create a split-year filing situation, since California often looks at residency, source of income, and the timing of the move, while Washington does not have a personal income tax. The filing picture can also depend on whether any wages, business income, or investment income were earned while still in California, and how your records show the date you established Washington residency. In many cases, the main questions are which state treats you as a resident for part of the year, what income is considered California-source, and whether any withholding was taken in the wrong 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 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?”
“How do I deal with state taxes after moving from California to Washington this year?”
“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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