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Locum Tenens Multi-State Tax Map
Turn a year of assignments into a work-state map and filing checklist without presenting the work-state screen as a total tax balance.
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Mapped assignment income
$195,000
105 workdays across 2 work states
Work-state gross tax screen
$10,675
Work-state amounts only; resident-state tax and credits are not calculated
Work-state tax less entered withholding
$10,675
$0 entered work-state withholding; this is not a balance due or refund
| Work state | Type | Income | Screened tax | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI | 1099 | $110,000 | $5,830 | Check nonresident filing and estimates |
| IA | 1099 | $85,000 | $4,845 | Check nonresident filing and estimates |
Educational estimate, updated August 23, 2026. This is a work-state filing screen, not a resident or nonresident return calculation. It does not calculate resident-state tax, resident credits, reciprocity eligibility, brackets, deductions, local taxes, nexus, allocation rules, de minimis thresholds, community property, or state-specific 1099 rules.
Written by Bryan Martin, CPA, Managing Partner and Founder of Taxstra.
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Frequently asked questions
These answers explain the model’s boundaries.
Does income follow my residence or the hospital state?
Compensation is commonly sourced to where services are performed, while the resident state may also tax worldwide income and may allow a credit. State-specific rules control.
Does reciprocity mean no filing?
Not always. Reciprocity generally affects wages and withholding between specific states; 1099 income, registration, estimated payments, and resident filings can differ.
Why enter a state rate?
A flat effective rate keeps the screen transparent. Actual state brackets, deductions, local tax, credits, and thresholds require state-specific calculations.
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