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Old 07-18-2021, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KRMACK55 View Post
That is exactly correct. I filed FL tax return in 2019 and the residency requirement has always been 6 months and a day. It’s also required for homestead for property taxes. I do know of folks who claim homestead in 2 states though because there’s no reciprocity in checking tax status, drivers license records etc.
To clarify, you don't need to live in Florida for 6 months to stop paying income tax to your former state. You can stop paying tax to the other state as soon as you move to Florida, but you need to have the intention of becoming a Florida resident. Also, I don't know what Florida tax return you would have filed?