Moving States & Remote Work
“I moved to Tennessee from California this year; how do I handle both state tax filings?”
A move from California to Tennessee often creates a split-year filing question, where residency, the timing of the move, and where income was earned can all affect how each state return is prepared. California commonly looks at whether you were still a resident or had California-source income, while Tennessee may matter more for your new residency and any income connected to work there. The exact filing picture can also depend on W-2 wages, remote work arrangements, and whether any estimated payments or withholding were already in place. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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 Tennessee this year, how do I file taxes in both states?”
“I lived in California and Tennessee this year, how do I file both state returns?”
“What should I do about filing taxes in two states after moving from California to Tennessee?”
“How do I file state taxes after moving from California to Tennessee 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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