Am I California Resident for Federal Tax Purposes

[hhamid]

Hello folks,

A residency question for tax purposes: In 2011, I was living in California under F-2 visa till June, over June-Oct I was working in Washington state under OTP (Optional Practical Training) status, and since Oct 2011, I have been under H1-B visa working full time in California again. And apparently, I am not a permanent US citizen, that's why I am under visa. Now my question is:

1) Am I considered a California resident for state tax purposes?
2) Which state form should I use for filling taxes?

Thanks a lot!
- H

[Disagreeable]

You were a part year resident in both states and need to pay taxes to each state, based on the income earned there.

[Mr. Knowitall]

As you were residing and earning wages in two states over the course of the tax year, start here and here.

[hhamid]

Thanks for the pointer. Any other hints guys? I am sure there is many of you who already know the answer to my question!