{"id":511128,"date":"2023-02-03T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=511128"},"modified":"2024-11-11T22:23:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T03:23:40","slug":"your-complete-guide-to-remote-work-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-working-tips\/your-complete-guide-to-remote-work-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide to Remote Work Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taxes are complicated enough as it is, but add in the concept of remote work, and it’s enough to drive you mad. Especially if you’ve never worked from home before. So before the tax man comes for his cut this April, learning where and how to pay remote work taxes is in your best interest. Use this complete guide to remote work taxes to avoid penalties, interest, and hassles, all while giving yourself some extra peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Do I Pay Remote Work Taxes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As long as you make at least $12,950 per year<\/a> as a remote worker, you must file a federal tax return. However, state income taxes is where the confusion sets in. If you live in one state, but your employer is based in another, where do your remote work taxes go? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, you only pay taxes in the state where you reside if you’re a remote worker. So if you live in New York<\/a>, but your employer is headquartered in California<\/a>, you only need to pay taxes in New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Occasions Where You May Have to Pay Additional State Taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the general idea that you only pay taxes in your state of residence, a few situations may arise where you have to pay remote work taxes in multiple states:<\/p>\n\n\n