Posted on June 17, 2010.
My spouse works part time in Maine. We live in New Hampshire. Should we pay taxes Maine? Yes.
You bet.
If she worked more than 10 days in Maine, it must file a declaration in Maine regardless of fiscal responsibility.
Pay? Maybe not, but you must complete and file a Maine income tax. This is because the income was earned in the State of Maine, and since NH has no income tax (Live Free or Die!), Then Maine Dibs first of these gains. Since I do not know the tax rules in Maine, you may or may not have to pay more than what was withheld from wages of your spouse. If it were not successful, you may have to pay based on the results of your calculations on the Maine income tax return.
If there is an income tax state of Maine, your husband will be responsible for this state tax. You are not liable for taxes in Maine, except to the extent that taxes are levied on household income. If taxes are due, he should receive a W-2 showing the state taxes taken. In most cases, taxes have been deducted and it will be a question whether it is necessary to produce a statement.
You must pay tax on income you earned in Maine. The income earned on the job in NH or dividends, interest earned while you are a resident of NH will not be taxed by Maine.
You'll probably have to file for state taxes as well. I went to file my taxes www.expresstaxrefund.com and had no problem filing of life in a state separate from where I work. If you even had a question, you can contact the helpline free technology they offer. Best site I have ever handled.
You have nothing to do with it. They will not get paid, they will use his and depening on how she set it depends if she gets a refund. Any questions contact me.
Your spouse may file a nonresident for Maine, leaving only the income earned in Maine.