You should fact check your fact check. New York and California income taxes are based on residency. If you live in one of these states and work in a different s

You should fact check your fact check. New York and California income taxes are based on residency. If you live in one of these states and work in a different state, then you will owe income tax to your home state. New York City also has its own income tax which is also based on residency in the city.