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Old 09-23-2022, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 View Post
Buying in TV very, very soon. At this point, I am planning on splitting my time evenly in Colorado, though that could eventually change. Question - do you keep you drivers license, voting registration, and pay state taxes still in your non-Florida sate, or have you declared Florida as your primary residence?
Go for FL...no state tax return and no estate taxes. Stay 6 mos and 1 day. Change your car, bank account etc. File in the office by the DMV so you can get the Homestead tax exemption too. So much better than NY and many other states to be a FL resident
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