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Question: What do I have to pay two different state taxes for 2009?

I work a full time job in PA, and a part time job in MD. When I went to do my taxes myself online it was telling me that I owe both MD and PA taxes for my state. How is this possible? Usually on my PA taxes I break even and don’t owe anything but this year I owe PA and MD? Is this correct?

Answer: If you work (or work and live) in two different states, you will file tax return in both the states. One state is your tax home. In the state that is not your tax home, report income you earned while in that state.

If you have received only one W2 from your employer, then use simple arithmetic based on number of days spent in the state to figure our the income that you should report to this state.

In the state that is your tax home, report your worldwide income for full year. Also in this state claim credit for the taxes paid to the other state.

States push harder for online sales tax collection

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Tax-free shopping is under threat for many online shoppers as states facing widening budget gaps increasingly pressure Amazon.com Inc. and other Internet retailers to start collecting sales taxes from their residents. Billions of dollars are at stake as a growing number of states look for ways to …

Trouble in Fall 2009? College Graduates can’t find Jobs; States Raising Taxes; Marriage Decline

Question: How can I file my taxes for the year of 2005? Online?

Can I file my 2005 taxes online or do I have to do it old school?

Answer: Old school You should file 2005 before 2006 though.

Property taxes due Monday for Oahu residents

A reminder for all Oahu residents. Monday is the deadline to pay your property taxes. Bills were mailed out…

How to file your taxes online using onions and electrolytes