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Have you ever spotted the perfect remote work position only to realize you don’t live in the right area? Why should it matter if the jobs you’re applying for operate remotely, anyway?
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There are many reasons companies may want — or require — employees or contractors to live in a specific state, country or region. In an article about work-from-home jobs, FlexJobs outlined the main reasons.
1. Tax Ramifications
When businesses hire workers in other states, it could make taxes more complicated — for the business owner and the employees. Larry Brant, a tax attorney at Foster Garvey, explained in a blog post that having an…