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Tax Question - state income taxes
Posted on 12/18/14 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 12/18/14 at 4:02 pm
So I live in Texas and my company has been deducting Louisiana income taxes for most of 2014
I work offshore so I'm technically not working in Louisiana
Will I get a full refund of those taxes paid if I file as a Texas resident?
What should I be expecting come tax filing time?
I work offshore so I'm technically not working in Louisiana
Will I get a full refund of those taxes paid if I file as a Texas resident?
What should I be expecting come tax filing time?
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Posted on 12/18/14 at 5:11 pm to Powerman
your company knows you live in Texas?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 5:14 pm to Powerman
You need to prove you are a Texas resident. Driver licenses voting registration car resister in Texas. How long you been a resident of Texas? Over a year or more? Ect ect Talk to your tax preparer.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 5:15 pm to LSUFanHouston
Yes, they know I live in Texas
They've been taking out LA income taxes ever since I transferred to the offshore division
I let them continue to do so because I was under the impression that I'd get it all back later anyway
If I'm wrong, well, I'm burning down Baton Rouge.
They've been taking out LA income taxes ever since I transferred to the offshore division
I let them continue to do so because I was under the impression that I'd get it all back later anyway
If I'm wrong, well, I'm burning down Baton Rouge.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 5:16 pm to Teton Tiger
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You need to prove you are a Texas resident. Driver licenses voting registration car resister in Texas. How long you been a resident of Texas? Over a year or more? Ect ect Talk to your tax preparer.
Proving I'm a TX resident will be easy
So I guess I can't do this with Turbo Tax eh?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 5:46 pm to Powerman
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If I'm wrong, well, I'm burning down Baton Rouge.
i dont think anyone will miss it
Posted on 12/18/14 at 6:05 pm to Powerman
Well the company thinks that even if you are offshore your worksite is subject to LA tax
Posted on 12/18/14 at 6:34 pm to Powerman
I hope your situation is easier than mine was:
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Louisiana probably doesnt have the same requirement that Illinois did where the company had to admit to mistakenly withholding taxes, so in that case you can probably just file a non-resident return and claim the refund.
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Louisiana probably doesnt have the same requirement that Illinois did where the company had to admit to mistakenly withholding taxes, so in that case you can probably just file a non-resident return and claim the refund.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 7:57 pm to Htown Tiger
I hope it's that simple. And I hope I don't have to wind up paying that.
I'll be filling out the Exemption form so they don't withhold it any longer just in case I have to eat all or part of it.
I'll be filling out the Exemption form so they don't withhold it any longer just in case I have to eat all or part of it.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 8:02 pm to Htown Tiger
Htown were you able to he that mess resolved?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:27 pm to Powerman
quote:If you are within 3 miles of the shoreline, then you are considered to be working in Louisiana.
I work offshore so I'm technically not working in Louisiana
How do you get to the offshore platforms? If your departure point is from a heliport in Louisiana your employer might be required to classify you as working in Louisiana.
quote:File a Louisiana Form IT-540B as a nonresident. It is free at the Louisiana Department of Revenue website.) Report zero as your Louisiana Adjusted Gross Income, and you should get all of the tax withheld refunded.
Will I get a full refund of those taxes paid if I file as a Texas resident?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:29 pm to Poodlebrain
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If you are within 3 miles of the shoreline, then you are considered to be working in Louisiana.
Try 200
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If your departure point is from a heliport in Louisiana your employer might be required to classify you as working in Louisiana.
Yeah it's from an airbase in Louisiana
Posted on 12/19/14 at 2:09 am to Powerman
I'm pretty sure all income from Louisiana sources is subject to Louisiana income tax. The movie people, for example, have Louisiana tax withheld when they work on location here. The tax they pay in Louisiana can be deducted on their California return (and vice-versa) so the income is not taxed twice. But since Texas has no income tax, you may owe the entire Louisiana tax.
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Nonresident and part-year resident taxpayers who are required to file a federal individual income tax return are required to file a Louisiana income tax return, IT-540B, reporting all income earned from Louisiana sources. The calculation for the IT-540B requires that a taxpayer report all income from all sources in order to determine a ratio of Louisiana adjusted gross income to Federal adjusted gross income. Only income earned from Louisiana sources, however, is taxed.
Gambling winnings earned in Louisiana is considered to be Louisiana sourced income. A nonresident who received gambling winnings from Louisiana sources and who is required to file a federal income tax return must file a Louisiana return reporting the Louisiana income earned. If the amount withheld is overpaid, a refund of the difference will be issued or credited to the tax liability for the following year, based upon the taxpayer's return.
Military personnel whose domicile (home of record) is not Louisiana are not required to file a Louisiana income tax return on the wages earned from the military. Military personnel who earned nonmilitary income from Louisiana sources or whose spouse earned income from Louisiana sources are required to file a Louisiana income tax return reporting the amount of Louisiana income.
Nonresident and part-year resident taxpayers use the Tax Computation Worksheet to calculate the amount of Louisiana tax due based on the amount of their Louisiana taxable income. The Tax Computation Worksheet allows a deduction for a Personal Exemption based on filing status. A credit of $1,000 for each dependent and for each taxpayer and/or spouse whose age is 65 and over, or who is blind, is applied in determining the amount of tax.
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Posted on 12/19/14 at 7:01 am to Layabout
The issue is... Is he considered a non resident working in LA?
OP I would ask your HR why they think the earnings are subj to LA withholding.
OP I would ask your HR why they think the earnings are subj to LA withholding.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 9:12 am to Powerman
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Yeah it's from an airbase in Louisiana
When do you go "on the clock"? When you arrive at the base? When you get on the bird? When you land on the rig?
I would ask your company why they are taxing you. It might be they believe because your base is in LA, that they are required to tax you. Or it might be a mistake.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 12:31 pm to LSUFanHouston
Well I'll be sending in my exemption form either way
frick Louisiana. I don't live or work there so I shouldn't be subject to their taxes.
frick Louisiana. I don't live or work there so I shouldn't be subject to their taxes.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 1:07 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Htown were you able to he that mess resolved?
It got complicated, but I was able to get all of 2014's withholdings back. I think 2013's is a loss though. I probably could if I wanted to raise a stink with my company, as I'm likely legally entitled to it, but the ramifications wouldnt be pretty and I have chosen not to.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 2:00 pm to Powerman
I'd send in the exemption form and go from there. I'd also file a LA Non resident return for 2014 showing 0 LA income and asking for all my LA withholding back.
Now... the company is probably going to issue you a W-2 showing the LA income tax withheld and the amount of Louisiana income, and a copy will go to LA. So, I'd prepare myself for a letter from LA at some point asking what's going on. At which point you tell LA your company screwed up and you are a Texas resident and the only time you even step foot in LA for work is because you have to fly out from there.
Now... the company is probably going to issue you a W-2 showing the LA income tax withheld and the amount of Louisiana income, and a copy will go to LA. So, I'd prepare myself for a letter from LA at some point asking what's going on. At which point you tell LA your company screwed up and you are a Texas resident and the only time you even step foot in LA for work is because you have to fly out from there.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 2:03 pm to LSUFanHouston
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and the only time you even step foot in LA for work is because you have to fly out from there.
That and to spend my money on gas and hotels that I don't get reimbursed for.
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