Commuters have a major influence on travel patterns, with only 28% of people employed in Washington, D.C. commuting from within the city, whereas 33.5% commute from the nearby Maryland suburbs, 22.7% from Northern Virginia, and the rest from Washington, D.C.’s outlying suburbs.

Do I need to file DC tax return if I live in Virginia?

What if I live in DC and work in Maryland or Virginia? If you lived in the District of Columbia, you are required to file a DC tax return. However, your employer may not be required to withhold DC taxes.

Are you taxed where you work or live?

Your income tax liability may change based on the state you’re in, but you should expect to file taxes for both states: one return as a resident for the state where you live and a separate return as a nonresident for the state where you work. Learn more about filing taxes as a remote employee.

Does VA have reciprocity with MD?

VA and MD are reciprocal states: you only pay tax where you live, not where you work. If your VA employer only withheld MD taxes, you are not required to file a return with VA. You will say no to the question if you worked in another state besides MD, and only prepare the MD return.

Where should I live commute from DC to Virginia?

Leaving the City: 13 of the Best Washington, DC Suburbs to Live…

  1. Arlington, Virginia.
  2. Rockville, Maryland.
  3. Fairfax, Virginia.
  4. Silver Spring, Maryland.
  5. Ashburn, Virginia.
  6. Gaithersburg, Maryland.
  7. Annandale, Virginia.
  8. Germantown, Maryland.

Where should I live if I work in downtown DC?

Top 8 Places To Live If You Work In SE DC

  • Capitol Hill. As one of the largest historical residential neighborhoods in Washington, there is a lot of appeal to living in Capitol Hill.
  • Penn Quarter.
  • Navy Yard.
  • The Southwest Quadrant.
  • Lincoln Park.
  • Petworth.
  • Alexandria, VA.
  • Arlington, VA.