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Ro_n_Joe
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Nov 18, 2018

Set up a Anchorage, Alaska domicile?

DW and I are going full timing next year. At this point we’re planning to purchase a new Dutch Star 4328 next fall (Newmar factory pickup) to begin our journey. Originally was planning on going the LLC route but due to a recent iRV2 poster reporting issues with a 3 axle RV registered to a Montana LLC getting a $1K ticket at a IN rest stop for not having a commercial fuel tax permit/sticker, I’m looking for another alternative and Alaska is one of them.

Considering setting up a domicile in Anchorage, AK for the following reasons:
1) No state income taxes
2) No sales taxes in Anchorage
3) Low vehicle registrations. State website reports $250 for a motor-home.
4) No vehicle inspections
5) PPO managed care coverage is available via Premera BC/BS of Alaska. Even our local primary care physician on the east coast is in network and could keep him if we want (at least at first). This is key because we’re both 2-3yrs under 65
6) There’s a UPS Store in Anchorage who could potentially handle mail forwarding (haven’t contacted them yet).

Florida was going to be our choice but would pay a 7% sales tax w/o an LLC. Naturally I’m looking for legal alternatives to forgo paying a sales tax. After just 12 months, we could switch to a Florida domicile and forgo any sales tax (IF we didn't like the AK domicile) This is an advantage of being a full timer.

New Hampshire is potentially another alternative but Alaska looks far better at this point.

What am I missing here? Thanks in advance.
  • I know Alaska is touchy on folks domiciling because of the Alaska Permanent fund they offer their residents. Have read of them checking entry records to verify residence. Since you are not looking (at least didn't mention it} at filing for the funds you may not have a problem, but be aware that they are watchful and cautious on the issue of residency or domicile.