Miscellaneous

Do you pay income tax if you live in Oregon and work in Washington?

Do you pay income tax if you live in Oregon and work in Washington?

— People who live and work in Washington don’t pay income tax. The Oregon Department of Revenue only taxes employees for income earned while in Oregon. That means money earned from a full day’s work in Washington, wouldn’t apply.

Is it more expensive to live in Oregon or Washington?

Ultimately, Oregon is cheaper. Cheap housing can be found in Eastern Washington and on the Olympic Peninsula, but the entire Puget Sound region is more expensive. In contrast, Oregon has a lot of cheap housing, aside from the Portland area.

Is there an exemption for nonresident employees in Arizona?

Arizona Form A-4 provides an explanation of this exemption (including examples) in the Employer’s Instructions. . This exemption applies to nonresident employees who are residents of, or domiciled in, California, Indiana, Oregon or Virginia.

What happens when you become a resident of Arizona?

Once you learn how to become an Arizona resident, you can enjoy all of the benefits of living in the state. As a resident, you can save money on tuition, vote in your local elections, and get a fishing or hunting license. Becoming a resident requires only a few simple steps.

When do you become a resident of Oregon?

Unless you are a earning a great deal of money, it’s unlikely that you’ll be bothered by Oregon’s tax officials. It’s simply not worth their time to do so. If you are domiciled in Oregon, or if you maintain a residence in Oregon and spend more than 200 days in Oregon during the tax year, you are an Oregon resident.

How many days does an employee have to be in Arizona?

The employee is physically present in Arizona for less than 60 days in a calendar year for the purpose of performing a service benefitting the employer; and,

Arizona Form A-4 provides an explanation of this exemption (including examples) in the Employer’s Instructions. . This exemption applies to nonresident employees who are residents of, or domiciled in, California, Indiana, Oregon or Virginia.

The employee is physically present in Arizona for less than 60 days in a calendar year for the purpose of performing a service benefitting the employer; and,

How to find out an employee’s state of residence?

For the employee’s residence state, enter the appropriate filing status and allowances from the employee’s W-4 on the employee’s Taxes and Exemptions page. For the work-location state, choose Do Not Withhold as the state filing status. (If you don’t see the work location state, don’t worry. We’ll make sure no taxes are withheld).

Can a nonresident pay tax on wages paid in Arizona?

This exemption applies to nonresident employees who are residents of, or domiciled in, California, Indiana, Oregon or Virginia. For more information, see Arizona Form WEC. In addition, an employer may not have to withhold Arizona tax from wages paid to a nonresident employee who is the spouse of a U.S. service member.