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Originally Posted by HIgolfers
A well- off friend who previously lived in NY went thru one of these audits. My friend kept detailed records of every day spent in NY v FL or traveling. They prevailed. But apparently most people end up settling with NY and pay something. My friend was determined not to let that happen. I believe You have to spend at least 6 months and a day in FL to avoid NY income taxes.
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Even if you spend more than 6 months + a day in Florida or traveling, and are registered as a Florida resident, NY and several other states may come after you based on the "near and dear" determination. This means if you are keeping your personal family stuff up in your NY residence, they consider that your home and residence. This includes family photos, trophies, collectables and other items of a personal nature. Also, if you belong to a country club or donate to local charities up there, they consider this as more evidence to hit you with residency taxes. You need to have a doctor and dentist in Florida, and all your billing and accounts in the Florida address. They don't want to see you leave if you are a big tax payer, and will look for everything "near and dear" to prove that you haven't left NY.