[SchoolFinance] Paying out-of-state remote employee

Wed Feb 4 13:41:47 EST 2026

Kinda long story, but so far no.  If they do withhold I would file a
non-resident return to get it back.
now, if I could only get back the PFML!

On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM 'Adam Hanson' via Business Manager <
businessmanager at kitteryschools.com> wrote:

> Hi Lisa,
> Does the school department withhold Maine State income tax from you? If
> so, do you have to request a refund?
> Thanks
>
> On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM Lisa Harkin <lharkin at kitteryschools.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I pay Illinois state tax, but I make estimated tax payments personally.
>> The school does not withhold Illinois taxes so does not have to file.
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM 'Adam Hanson' via Business Manager <
>> businessmanager at kitteryschools.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Lisa,
>>> Do you have to pay Illinois state income tax or any other contributions,
>>> and if so, did the district have to register with Illinios and submit
>>> biweekly payments as well as doing quarterly and annual filing?
>>> Our employee lives in New York, and it appears we may have to do those
>>> things.
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM Lisa Harkin <lharkin at kitteryschools.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am interested in this thread because I am fully remote and live in
>>>> Illinois.  I am the Finance Manager.
>>>> It really bugs me that I am paying PFML.
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM Amy Trunnell <
>>>> mcafinanceofficer at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Adam,
>>>>> What position are you filling with a remote out of state person?
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Amy
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM Adam Hanson <
>>>>> ahanson at lewistonpublicschools.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> We are going to be hiring a fully remote employee who works in
>>>>>> another state. Do any of you currently pay any employees who work in
>>>>>> another state? If so, could you reach out to me to discuss how you handle
>>>>>> state income tax, etc.?
>>>>>> Thank you
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Adam Hanson
>>>>>> Controller
>>>>>> Lewiston Public Schools
>>>>>> 36 Oak Street
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>>>>> Amy P. Trunnell, CPA
>>>>> Chief Financial Officer
>>>>> Maine Connections Academy
>>>>> 600 Southborough Dr, Ste 202
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>>> Lewiston Public Schools
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>>> Lewiston, ME 04240
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> Adam Hanson
> Controller
> Lewiston Public Schools
> 36 Oak Street
> Lewiston, ME 04240
> Phone: (207) 795-4100, ext. 4051
> Fax: (207) 795-4177
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Lisa Harkin
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