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Old 09-22-2022, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
It is usually better to become a Florida resident to avoid the state income tax in another state. Another advantage could be the Florida homestead exemption to lower your property tax.
exactly. I spend 7 months in Florida and 5 in NY State. I am a Florida resident for the reasons explained by retiredguy,above.