Ohio state tax for full year resident or part year resident?

I lived in NJ for 9 months in 2008 but i did not earn any income in NJ. In Septemeber i came to OHIO where i got new job and earned income. so can i file as a full year resident instead of part year resident for ohio state return as i did not earn any income in NJ state. I lived in ohio only for 3 months for 2008.

Public Comments

1. You would still file as a part year resident in Ohio. The part year starts on your day of arrival in Ohio and ending on 12/31/2008. Because you had no income in New Jersey, you would not need to file a part year New Jersey tax return. Richard K This advice is based upon my understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written as it applies to the facts provided by you. See my profile for more information.
2. The part year starts on your day of arrival in Ohio and ending on 2008. You better file part year tax.