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State Income Tax
Yahoo Message Number: 50182
Since we've full-timed for over a year now, and don't have plans to stop until we have to, or whatever, and I'm starting to think about 2004 taxes, I wonder what other full timers do about filing state income tax forms?  Specifically, which state, if any?  I don't think we've spent too much more than 30 days in California in 2004 - and over 4.5 months of 2004 in Mexico.  However, we do own a 4 unit apartment in California.

Anyone run into this before?

best,  paul
Re: State Income Tax
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Yahoo Message Number: 50183
I wonder what other full timers do about filing state

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income tax forms?  Specifically, which state, if any?  > best,  paul
Paul,
 You will probably get several opinions on this and I am certainly not a tax expert.  However it is my understanding that unless you have taken specific action to change your residency you will still owe taxes in the last state you considered your residence.  The first place to look is in your wallet.  Whatever state issued your drivers license  will probably consider you its resident and will expect taxes from you unless it is a state with no income tax.  Also, if you voted in the last election, that action could only be legal in your state of residence.

YMMV

Monti
Re: State Income Tax
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Yahoo Message Number: 50187
wrote: I'm starting to think about 2004 taxes, I wonder what other full timers do about filing state income tax forms?  Specifically, which state, if any?  I don't think we've spent too much more than 30 days in California in 2004 - and over 4.5 months of 2004 in Mexico.
However, we do own a 4 unit apartment in California.

My suggestion is to get to a tax advisor who is familiar with and experienced in dealing with the tax codes and laws in your state of residence. IMO, it's best to get the real scoop from a professional, especially when there's money involved!

Joan
2003 TK has a new home
Re: State Income Tax
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Yahoo Message Number: 50188
Paul,
 I'm not a full timer, and I don't know if there is a universal rule, but when I first moved to Vienna, I paid income tax
Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] State Income Tax
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Yahoo Message Number: 50193
Hi Paul Here is a good solution Join the Escapees RV Club, Get your address in Livingston, Texas  (It will be something like 105 Rainbow Drive etc etc) Subscribe to thier mail service who will send your mail to you when and where you want , go down to the tax office, drivers license office  get new tags for your rig and new Texas DL for you and new voter regestration plus we have no state income tax in Texas then you my want to get a bumper sticker--I wasen't born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could. You'll have to go to Livingston to get this done and they will find a place for you at headquarters. Good Luck and see you down the road.
Robert

Kathleen Smith kathleen@...> wrote:

Since we've full-timed for over a year now, and don't have plans to stop until we have to, or whatever, and I'm starting to think about 2004 taxes, I wonder what other full timers do about filing state income tax forms?  Specifically, which state, if any?  I don't think we've spent too much more than 30 days in California in 2004 - and over 4.5 months of 2004 in Mexico.  However, we do own a 4 unit apartment in California.

Anyone run into this before?

best,  paul

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Re: [Life With A Lazy Daze RV] State Income Tax
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Yahoo Message Number: 50203
Paul,

The two previous responders have provided good advice - especially the advice to hire a tax professional.

It is possible to take deliberate actions to change your "domicile" to Texas or other tax-favored states.  Please remember to cover all the bases so as not to allow any question about your state of residence.

However, a tax professional will no doubt tell you that if your property in California produces income, then you will have income "situs" in California and even if you deliberately change your domilcile, you will be, at least, required to file a non- resident income tax return with respect to California situs income.

It appears from the information you posted that you have recently experienced a major change in your life circumstances and my best advice is to embark on your "next life" with good advice with respect to your tax and financial matters.

Don LD Wannabe