New York tax officials audit out-of-state filers

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New York tax officials audit out-of-state filers

Tax officials in New York state are taking a closer look at the refund claims of folks who traded a desk in New York for their out-of-state home office during the pandemic. The “convenience rule” is what’s in question, according to the Wall Street Journal. New York state taxes the money that nonresident workers draw from in-state sources, including the income that commuters make when they choose to work from home. But this year, some