cwdavis wrote:
BarbaraOK wrote:
rkortes wrote:
…..One of my full-timing buddies told me that you shouldn't spend more than 6 months in a particular state without being considered a resident. He is originally from California but now domiciles in Texas (Escapees). ….
Each state has their own definitions of a resident. In Arizona it is being continuous for over 7 months. Other states have different definitions. Generally if you aren't working, there isn't much of a problem. However, local jurisdictions may impose personal property taxes on RVs in a park longer than 30 days - so you need to do a little research when making decisions about long term stays.
Barb
Here is paragraph from the ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING RESIDENCY STATUS (ITP 92-1):
"Every individual who spends, in the aggregate, more than nine months of the taxable year within Arizona is presumed to be a resident. The
presumption may be overcome by competent evidence that the individual
is in the state for a temporary or transitory purpose."
Intent is a critically important element of determining ones domicile -- if you do not intend to make Arizona your primary residence, you can visit as long as you care to without incurring a tax obligation on income earned outside Arizona.
Good stuff and good to know...
California's is a bit more nebulous. I can't seem to find a specific number of days:
Factors to consider are as follows:
• Amount of time you spend in California versus amount of time you spend outside California.
• Location of your spouse/RDP and children.
• Location of your principal residence.
• State that issued your driver’s license.
• State where your vehicles are registered.
• State in which you maintain your professional licenses.
• State in which you are registered to vote.
• Location of the banks where you maintain accounts.
• The origination point of your financial transactions.
• Location of your medical professionals and other healthcare providers (doctors, dentists etc.), accountants, and attorneys.
• Location of your social ties, such as your place of worship, professional associations, or social and country clubs of which you are a member.
• Location of your real property and investments.
• Permanence of your work assignments in California. .
This is only a partial list of the factors to consider. . Consider all the facts of your particular situation to determine your residency status
