Which State Will I Be Taxed In?

[tmlinfinity]

Hello,

I am considering taking a US Job Offer (Canadian Citizen on TN and non-resident alien for the time being).

The US Company's head office is located in California but I will be working in Michigan initially for a client project.

Which state will I be paying taxes to?
California or Michigan?

Is it based where the HQ is or where you actually work from?

Thanks.

[nelsona]

Its based on where you work. especially since you must work in MI for this client.

What are you basing your US non-residency status on? Are you commuting back and forth?

[tmlinfinity]

Thanks for the reply nelsona.

I'm using non-residency status based on not meeting the Substantial Presence Test.

Yes I will be commuting to and from MI every week (e.g. drive to MI monday then return to Ontario, Canada Thursdays).

How will I know if I'm getting taxed for working in MI versus CA where my potential employer will be based?

The company has no offices in MI so I just want to make sure I'm getting taxed accordingly.

Thx.

[nelsona]

it should show on your paystub: MI witholding rather than CA withholding.

For federal filing status, make sure you keep good records of your nights in US.