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Originally Posted by Patents111
Hi, I’m a federal retiree living in Virginia. I plan to sell my house; and sell or re-register all personal property in Florida; and buy and become a full-time Villages resident. My local CPA will file my part-year Va taxes, but Virginia had/has a reputation for seeking taxes from former residents on the theory that their retirement income was the result of living in the state while earning that retirement.
I’m interested in hearing your story of settling up with, and disengaging from, your home state tax collecting system whether Virginia or other, what you used as your transition-to-Florida date, and any advice to avoid pitfalls. Many thanks in advance.
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I moved from Virginia without any issues. Sold my house there and bought one here, registered my car, registered to vote, etc. I’ve read many posts about needing to be in FL six months and a day, but I have many friends that travel for work and pleasure. I’m sure they don’t have to justify to anyone being out of state or out of the country. In fact, one good friend is a contractor overseas. He is gone 9 months of the year. His residence is still Florida.