jimmyvluv4u

jimmyvluv4u t1_jad2bm9 wrote

More from VA's tax site, if your employer withheld for you in both DC and VA:

Nonresidents:

If you are a resident of a reciprocity state, accept employment in Virginia, and meet the criteria for exemption, complete Form VA-4 to certify your exemption and give the form to your employer. You will need to re-certify your exemption every year.

If your employer withholds Virginia income tax and you find out that you are exempt, correct your withholding information with your employer for the future, and file Form 763-S to claim a refund.

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jimmyvluv4u t1_jad1pej wrote

That being said, I have no idea why your employer is withholding both DC and VA for you. Given that, you will have to file in both and claim your DC tax paid in VA to get your money back. I would get that fixed ASAP for future years.

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jimmyvluv4u t1_jad11wz wrote

DC-MD-VA all have reciprocity with each other. OP should be paying taxes based on where they live, not work. Employer should be withholding DC taxes, OP should have to file in DC only. Source - My wife and I live in VA, and have worked variously in DC, VA, and MD over the years.

More source (https://www.tax.virginia.gov/reciprocity) -
District of Columbia and Kentucky residents who:
Are taxed in their home states, commute to Virginia every day, and receive only wage or salary income in Virginia are exempt from taxation in Virginia.

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