State Guide · New Hampshire Resident / Illinois Employer
Living in New Hampshire,
Working for a Illinois Company
Your tax situation changes significantly depending on whether you work from home or commute to Illinois. Here's exactly what applies to you.
🏠 If You Work From Home in New Hampshire (Fully Remote)
Withholding
Your employer should NOT withhold Illinois taxes. Since you work remotely from New Hampshire which has no income tax, you owe $0 in state income tax. Verify Illinois taxes are not being withheld.
Filing
No state income tax returns required in either state.
🏢 If You Commute to Illinois (In-Office)
Withholding
Your employer will typically withhold Illinois state taxes for days you physically work there.
Filing
File a Nonresident Return with Illinois to report income earned there. Then file a Resident Return in New Hampshire and claim a credit for taxes paid to Illinois — 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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