I changed jobs this year moving from LA to NY. How do I file?

I changed jobs this year and moved from LA to NY. How should I file for 2010 (and can I still use the 1040 EZ form)?



Can I combine my income/tax or do I have to file 2 federal tax returns (I know I probably will have to file state tax in CA and in NY).



Thanks for any advice you can offer!I changed jobs this year moving from LA to NY. How do I file?
How many countries did you live in during the year? Last I checked, California and New York were both in the United States. That means you only file one federal return.



How you file your CA and NY returns will depend on the complexity of your tax situation and your employment situation. If you were paid from the NY employer while you were still in CA (for example, if the new company paid moving expenses to you before you moved), then some of the NY income is taxable to CA.



You will need to provide your tax preparer a schedule of where you earned income. Use bank statements to split interest income, etc. The timing of your deductions is less important.



If you paid for your move, you will need to provide your preparer the moving company bill, the cost of lodging (if you drove) during your trip across the country. You can include in the moving expense 24 cents per mile if you drove or the cost of your plane ticket if you flew. (Plug your old address and your new one into mapquest to get your miles.)



If your new employer reimbursed you for only part of the move, then you subtract that off to get your deductible amount. You don't have to itemize your deductions to get a benefit. (Technically speaking, the cost of the move isn't a deduction, it's an adjustment to gross income and is sometimes called an ';above the line'; deduction.)



The best advice I can give you is to have somebody else prepare your taxes.



I hope this helps.

GaryI changed jobs this year moving from LA to NY. How do I file?
You only file one federal tax return. In 2010 you will be filing for 2009.

Use the 1040EZ if you have no deductions. But didn't you have moving expenses, job hunting expenses, etc?
You file ONE federal return with all income on it - even if you had 20 jobs.
You will file one federal return and two state returns. Each state is different but usually they want to know how long you lived there and based on the answers that you give you will either receive a refund or what was withheld will satisfy the state. Additionally, some cities also charge income tax and NYC is one of them!



You may want to have your taxes prepared by a professional tax preparer because there may be things you can claim that will benefit you. It will cost you some bucks but you want it done correctly. I suggest H %26amp; R Block who has well trained people working in their offices.
For federal, you'll file one return, from your current address. If you qualify to use the 1040EZ, you can use it - having W-2's from multiple states doesn't matter, just combine them on the return. You are not allowed to file multiple federal returns.
Dear Marc: One Federal probably 1040 or 1040A.



CA as a part year resident. NY as a part year resident allocating income as appropriate for the dates you lived in each state. It would be good to get some help on this one.



Pay attention to your W2's (if you are paid by W2) and the state with holding for each state. You may also have city issues in NY and be required to file a city return. I would look to someone in the NY area as that will probably be the most complicated.



This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts that you provided. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent

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When you become a Naval EOD Tech does your MOS Change?

Also if your a EOD Tech and you come up for your testing you take it based on EOD not your former MOS.



Sorry not navy and not sure how exactly how to phrase it correctly.

Trying to verify a story. Someone changed jobs and when they tested they took it for the ';former'; job and not as an EOD Tech.



the test was to gain rank.When you become a Naval EOD Tech does your MOS Change?
EOD became its own rating in 2006. If a person switches a rating and actually get through Navy EOD Pipeline, he/she will have EOD as his/her new rating. Later on, the advancement exam will be based on EOD, not his/her former rating.



Before 2006, an EOD Tech had to take exam based on whatever his/her rating at the time, which was very unfair to EOD Technicians, since we only trained on EOD related things (the same goes with Seals, SWCC,and ND; all those also became ratings in 2006). Ex. I was rated as an AO; even though I was an EOD Tech, I had to take AO Exam (extra studying for me). Later on once EOD became a rating, I only had to take EOD related materials.When you become a Naval EOD Tech does your MOS Change?
Navy doesn't use MOS, Navy uses Rate. EOD take EOD advancemen test.

How do I move out of state and change jobs at the same time?

I want to move from Maryland to Arizona, and I have a specific idea about where I want to live in Arizona, but there are three things that stop me from moving right now:



1. My current salary at my current job will not support me if I move to the place I want; I would constantly be over-drawing my checking/savings accounts just to pay the bills, much less buy groceries, and that's not good. Not to mention, my current job is at a Maryland-only based company.



2. I have no idea what jobs in that area would pay enough for me to keep up with bills and pay rent by myself (I prefer not to have roommates) on an apartment in my chosen area; all I know is that I don't want any jobs like any of the ones I've had before--and I've never had an actual career. The way I figure it, I would need to make at least $32,000/yr in order to support myself in the residential area that I want, but I don't even know which jobs to search for in the classifieds that would pay enough and still fit my personality.



3. With my current salary ($29,500/yr) I am unable to save much money quickly enough to make the move in any sort of timely fashion. Would I have to get a new, better paying, job here in Maryland and work there for a while (possibly years) to save money before I could move to Arizona, only to find another job out there?How do I move out of state and change jobs at the same time?
From what all you have stated, i would strongly advise you to defer your decision to relocate at least for some times now. Please try to enhance your educational qualifications, decide your future employment and with a well planned plan of action , you can relocate.How do I move out of state and change jobs at the same time?
Look for a job first. You don't mention what your degree is in...look via professional societies, job postings by geographic region etc. Once you find the job you move. Estimate expenses right now. Call a moving company and get estimates to move. You might find it cheaper to sell everything and buy furniture once you get out there. With any move you need money saved to pay for added expenses...beyond moving (which can run 10k+) you will have (if you are renting) first/last months rent, security deposit, deposit to turn on utilities, etc. etc. If you remain in Maryland for a while, yes look for a better paying job, work on updating your resume, perhaps find a part-time second job to save some money. But, find the job before moving. Never quit a job before you have another in hand. Good luck to you (retired IBM exec mgr/used to live in MD)

How would health insurance reform change jobs and marriage in the U.S.A.?

I know individuals with pre-existing condtions who want to work, but would like to do something outside the traditional office job, i.e., teach at two community colleges, do freelance writing and translating, etc., but they are locked into their jobs because of the insurance issue, and they don't qualify for state aid, hence ';job lock.'; Also, I know some individuals who are in marriages where they are not particularly happy, but the one spouse brings in the health benefits while the other stays home and minds the kids. So, this phenomenon is known as ';slob lock,'; but what I am asking is if health-insurance would make America nearly unrecognizable in regards to marriage and employment with a spike in divorce rates and a huge number of people quitting their jobs to pursue more customized career paths?How would health insurance reform change jobs and marriage in the U.S.A.?
Yes, health insurance reform would change things dramatically. People could get divorced and still have health insurance and some people choose one job over another because of health insurance. So will the pay go up for these better jobs when health insurance is not an issue?

Yes, free-lance type of jobs would be more attractive and fit into one's lifestyle after health reform.

Change jobs in Navy DEP?

Ok, so I just went to MEPS yesterday (fun fun fun) and had literally like 4 choices for jobs and very reluctantly signed as an IC. I have doubt this is a good rate, but I have absolutely NO experience or desire frankly to do this job. I know about completing DAR's and that is just a request, my question is has anyone actually filled out one of these recently and had success with it? How likely is it that this will get approved? I wanted CTI, but have to take the DLAB first.But just in case I don't pass, just wondering the success rate on these recently.



Thanks!Change jobs in Navy DEP?
I took the DLAB after being pressured and shoulda wait cause I missed by two points. The DLAB is very difficult, you can't study for it, and either you know the stuff on there or you don't. But you can change jobs during DEP. And you can also retake the DLAB after 6 months if you fail. I plan to do that and change jobs. And when you went to MEPS you just have to be a jerk to them and tell them what you want. It's ok to tell them no. They want you in there either way but they just want to do it as simpler as possible. I sat there for two hours trying to decide a job. He only had two for me to look at when I came in. I told him I wanted to see every job. And you can tell them how long you want to be enlisted and even the bonus. That's what I did. I pushed them around until I got what I wanted.Change jobs in Navy DEP?
GO TO LOCAL RECRUITER AND ASK
Once you get into a job field it almost takes God himself to intervene if you want it changed (been there done that). Go back and tell your recruiter that you will not ship if you do not get another job, you can get out of your enlistment until your report date.
hey is your future and time in the navy, you have the right to switch . go to your recruiter and tell him you want to switch.

How often does the average person change jobs?

I read the average person or maybe I should say most people end up changing jobs about three to five times in their life. I think I read that in an article or a book somewhere. I am not sure how often in between jobs they state. I guess most of you have been at your current jobs a lifetime. If not,how long have you been at your current job and did you have many jobs beforehand? It is just a general question I have always been curious about. We will assume that these apply to the jobs or careers you will get after you are in school and have the education and work or volunteer experience. Or I guess it could apply to high school or college.How often does the average person change jobs?
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How do you tell your boss about big life events, like changing jobs, pregnancy, etc.?

What's the best way to tell you boss (and coworkers) that you're thinking of interviewing for other jobs or that you've been offered another job, or that you're pregnant, or other big events? Is it best to make small hints at first, or just drop the bomb all at once? What do you actually say to your boss to start the conversation? - ';can we talk when you have a minute';, or what?How do you tell your boss about big life events, like changing jobs, pregnancy, etc.?
Depends on the situation. If pregnancy, say it straight out. They are going to know eventually anyway. If youre interviewing for another job DONT SAY ANYTHING. If you dont get that other job, the employer you have now could try and get rid of you out of spite. And yes just say can we talk when you have a minute. Chances are youre boss probably already knows whats on your mind anyway. Good Luck.How do you tell your boss about big life events, like changing jobs, pregnancy, etc.?
Let's separate the two types of big events, shall we?



First, changing jobs - never, ever tell anyone in the company (or anyone else for that matter, for you never know if news will get back to your boss or co-workers) about interviewing for jobs outside the company. You only tell your boss when you have another job in hand, for which you have a written offer in hand and for which you have been accepted by the other employer after passing pre-employment background and medical checking. Not before, and not till you have written proof in hand.



Ask your boss to sit down with you and talk in private. Then tell him/ her that you have another job and that you would like to give notice (usually two weeks) at this one. If you are going to work for a competitor, don't be surprised if you are relieved within an hour and also if you are marched out of the building by security.



Then there are all other life events like pregnancy, etc. which you inform your boss about matter of factly.



In any case, always be professional and courteous. Always.



Hope this helps.
I read yogi's answers and is pretty much what I was going to tell you so I will only add to what he already told you in his answer:



If you are thinking about leaving ask yourself why. Is it to improve your working conditions or more money perhaps?

Can you improve your present conditions at your company without leaving?