State Guide · Kentucky Resident / Oregon Employer
Living in Kentucky,
Working for a Oregon Company
Your tax situation changes significantly depending on whether you work from home or commute to Oregon. Here's exactly what applies to you.
🏠 If You Work From Home in Kentucky (Fully Remote)
Withholding
Your employer should withhold Kentucky state income taxes — not Oregon taxes. Check your paystubs to ensure Oregon taxes are not incorrectly withheld.
Filing
You only need to file a resident return in Kentucky. You will not owe or file in Oregon.
🏢 If You Commute to Oregon (In-Office)
Withholding
Your employer will typically withhold Oregon state taxes for days you physically work there.
Filing
File a Nonresident Return with Oregon to report income earned there. Then file a Resident Return in Kentucky and claim a credit for taxes paid to Oregon — so you are not double-taxed.
Because tax situations — especially surrounding remote work — can be complex, verify your specific W-2 reporting by consulting a tax professional or your employer's HR payroll system.
Ready to file?
Multi-state returns can be complex. TurboTax handles both states in one workflow, or connect with a CPA who specializes in remote workers.
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