Moving States & Remote Work
“I moved states this year from Illinois to Tennessee; how do I file my taxes?”
A move from Illinois to Tennessee often creates a part-year state filing question as well as a federal return with two locations to sort out. The main factors are usually the date of the move, where income was earned before and after the move, and whether any wages, withholding, or other income still connects to Illinois after leaving. Tennessee also has different state tax treatment than Illinois, so residency status and source of income can affect what gets reported. Records for addresses, pay stubs, and employer withholding often help determine the filing approach. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
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.
“How do I handle my state tax return after moving from Illinois to Tennessee?”
“I moved from Illinois to Tennessee this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
“How do I file state taxes after moving from Illinois to Tennessee this year?”
“I changed states from Illinois to Tennessee 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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