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# What to tell your tax preparer after a move to another state

October 1, 2026

Moving is busy enough without thinking about taxes. Still, a move from one state to another is something we want to hear about early, because it can change which returns you need and what goes on them. The details are easier to collect while the move is fresh.

## The dates

Write down the date you moved out of your old home and the date you moved into the new one. If you kept the old home for a while, or rented it out, note that too.

## Both addresses

Note your old and new addresses, and the address you gave on any forms during the year.

## Where you earned your income

If you changed jobs, note when the old job ended and the new one began. If you kept the same job and worked remotely, note where you worked and for how long. Income from a side business, a rental property or investments counts too.

## Forms from both states

You may receive forms from employers, banks and agencies in both states. Keep them all, even the ones that look like duplicates.

## Ties you kept

Some people keep a home, a car registration, a driver's license or a bank account in the old state for a while. Note anything like that, and we will ask about it.

## When to tell us

As early as you can. If you are planning a move, or have just moved, [send us a request](https://staging.mebtax.com/contact#request) and we can talk it through before the year ends.

This article is general information, not tax advice for your situation. For help with your own return or business, [send us a request](https://staging.mebtax.com/contact#request) or call [914-556-6860](tel:+19145566860).

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