Do I have to file taxes in the other state I worked, although I traveled every week and it was only half year?

I am a consultant with a big 5 and last year I traveled every week (flew out on Mondays and flew back on Thursdays) to Massachusetts. I did that for 6 months and then came back to work in Virginia (my home state). In my W2 I have both states, should I file in MA and VA or should just file in VA and ask MA to return the income they withheld?

Public Comments

1. File in both. Wages are considered source income and are taxed where earned. File in Mass as a nonresident and you will get a credit for this on your VA return.
2. Yes, you would owe taxes on what you earned in MA. I would definitely file. MA went after taxes on the income professional athletes earned playing in MA a few years ago and won. More than likely you will be able to take a credit for the taxes paid to MA on your VA return.