State Guide · Michigan Resident / Tennessee Employer
Living in Michigan,
Working for a Tennessee Company
Your tax situation changes significantly depending on whether you work from home or commute to Tennessee. Here's exactly what applies to you.
🏠 If You Work From Home in Michigan (Fully Remote)
Withholding
Your employer should withhold Michigan state income taxes — not Tennessee taxes. Check your paystubs to ensure Tennessee taxes are not incorrectly withheld.
Filing
You only need to file a resident return in Michigan. You will not owe or file in Tennessee.
🏢 If You Commute to Tennessee (In-Office)
Withholding
Your employer will typically withhold Tennessee state taxes for days you physically work there.
Filing
File a Nonresident Return with Tennessee to report income earned there. Then file a Resident Return in Michigan and claim a credit for taxes paid to Tennessee — 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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