WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a suit New Hampshire brought against neighboring Massachusetts over taxing remote workers during the pandemic.
Gov. Chris Sununu claimed it was not fair for the Bay State to collect income taxes on commuters who could not access their desks and offices because of COVID-19.
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I think the sjc was correct in their decision.it doesn't matter if you work remotely or not, if you work for a company in another state and that state charges a tax on income, it's only logical that a tax must be paid. I live in NH and do work in N.Y.. I must pay NYS income tax. Lots of states require it. There is also a commuter tax and so New Jersey and ct residents must pay nys tax if they commute as well. The law suit never should have been filed as it was destined to fail,
Of course you need to pay NYS income tax, that is the law today. The fact that you are liable for that tax is EXACTLY what is at issue.
What services are New York providing for you when you are working remotely in NH? Police protection? Fire? Road maintenance? Your kids' education? Your parks?
Of course not. It's a confiscatory cash grab that siphons wealth back out of your pocket and to New York only 5 states (and now Massachusetts) have the balls to attempt, and New Hampshire is completely entitled to seek legal redress.
New York already taxes your employer plenty even without also dipping into your pocket. It's pure greed, and they're getting away with it.
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