Residency when full timing: Florida vs Texas
My wife and I will begin our FT chapter in a couple months. Since we are currently residents of a state with income tax we're looking to be come residents of one that doesn't. We have it narrowed do...
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So much of your decision is dependent on your type of RV and future plans. We have a motorhome, and the insurance cost was double in Texas over SD. TX requires a special license for MHs over 26K lbs, SD does not. If you ever plan to trade or buy a new RV, Texas sales tax is 7%+ depending on county, SD is a flat 3%. I've been an Escapees member for a long time, and we've spent a lot of time wintering in Texas, but SD is a much better option for most MH owners.
