A pretty important case was just decided on in
Mr. Huckaby, whose home state doesn't have an income tax, paid
Mr. Huckaby's attorney, Peter Faber, said the case is one of the first of its kind involving the income-tax liability of a telecommuter. He said he may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court because most states base income-tax liability on the residence of the taxpayer.
Marc Violette, spokesman for state Assistant Solicitor General Julie Mereson, said, "
This case has dramatic implications for telecommuters everywhere and could potentially reduce the talent pool that companies in big cities have access to. Another potential result is that companies will likely have to pay higher wages as out of state workers may not be so eager to work for companies in states with high taxes. In reducing the talent pool, salary levels will likely rise.
Telecommuting Tax
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