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Explorer

Oct 24, 2012

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 down to Texas, Florida and possibly Nevada.

Can anybody out there provide some comparisons in regards to driver's licenses (special RV license?) and costs of registering our coach. We have a 37' Class A Gas Coachmen Aurora. Also interested in mail forwarding services.

We've heard great things about Escapees in Livingston, TX so Texas is high on our list but am interested in hearing any and all suggestions and stories.

Thanks

54 Replies

rv2go
Explorer II
Oct 24, 2012
Do your homework....Then come to Tennessee.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Oct 24, 2012
South Dakota, insurance costs are much less there than Texas.
SKIPCAROL
Explorer
Oct 24, 2012
We chose TN. No income tax except on some investments, no personal property tax on vehicles inc motor home. Just $26/ vehicle/ year. After 25 years in NC being taxed to death, what a pleasant surprise!
n7bsn
Explorer
Oct 24, 2012
Doesn't Florida have a separate tax on investments?

A lot of folk prefer Texas or South Dakota, although Washington doesn't have an income tax either.