new greencard holder - state tax returns for second year

bhagavat · Post by **bhagavat** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:10 am

we are still in the process of transitioning between Canada and US (Illinois). I am confused that if I file a NR - IL state return but a resident fed return, will I jeopardize greencard status? I have a rented premises in IL but go there once a month. income sources are outside the US.

appreciate any advise.

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:07 pm

As long as you file your 1040 correctly, your state residence is not important. You are not yet living in IL, so you should only file a NR return for that state, and only if you have income from that state.

So I would not be filing anything for IL.