What is this service?
Texas has no state personal income tax. So someone who lives and works only in Texas does not file a state personal income tax return.
But if you lived or worked in another state that has this tax, or received income from that state, you may need to file a return in that state in addition to your federal return. Each state has its own rules, forms, and due dates.
Who may need it?
- People who moved to or from Texas during the year.
- People who live in Texas but worked in another state.
- People who received income from another state, for example from a business or a property.
What documents may you need?
- Your federal return for the year, or the documents to prepare it.
- W‑2 and 1099 forms showing income or withholding from another state.
- The dates you lived in each state, if you moved during the year.
- Last year's state return, if you filed one.
- Any letters from the state.
Not every document on this list is needed for every taxpayer. After you request the service, we will send you a questionnaire and a personalized list based on your situation. Please do not send Social Security numbers, ITINs, or documents through the form on this page.
How does our service work?
- Request the service.Fill out the form on this page.
- Receive the questionnaire.We email you a questionnaire in Spanish and the list of documents.
- Send your information.Send back the questionnaire with your federal return and the documents from the other state.
- We prepare the state return.We review the rules of the state involved, prepare the return, and explain the result.
- Review and approval.You review and approve what we prepare before it is filed, signing Form 8879 when it is e-filed and applicable.
We prepare everything with the information and documents you give us. We do not promise refunds, credits, or results: the IRS decides them or, for state returns, the tax agency of the state involved.
Costs
Our fees
Payments to the state
If the state return shows a balance due, that payment goes directly to the state and is not part of our fees.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to file a state return in Texas?
Not for personal income: Texas has no state personal income tax.
I worked in another state. Do I have to file there?
It depends on that state's rules: some states have an income tax and others do not. We review your case.
Do I need my federal return first?
Generally, yes. The state return usually uses information from the federal return; we can prepare both.
Official sources
Ge Chanfon Services LLC provides document preparation and administrative assistance services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Approval of any application is decided by the appropriate government agency.