Do you have to file a state tax return?

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

If you earned your income in a state that has a state tax, and there are only seven states that do not, then yes you must complete a state return. The state return depends on the Federal return for much of its information, so it should be fairly simple once the Federal is completed.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

You must file a state tax return if you live in a state with an income tax or work in a state with an income tax that requires workers to pay a commuter income tax (like Massachusetts).