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Originally Posted by JIMQ3100
I have read a few posts on FL residency but my questions is a little different.
I am WI resident. What happens if I get a FL driving license does it mean I get the FL residency automatically? I am thinking not.
what if I don't file for FL Domicile and voting rights in FL. Am I still considered WI resident by default for tax purposes?
Did anyone got FL driving license and not file for FL Domicile?
Input is appreciated.
Thanks
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You can establish domicile in FL even while living in another state, but I would suggest contacting an attorney. We established domicile here a few years ago when we bought an RV and sold everything in NC. Domicile was easy for us since I was retired and we owned nothing anywhere else. Yours would be a little more complicated especially if you are still working because Wisconsin will want your tax $ and you can NOT use domicile as way to avoid taxes.
But you can still do it. I would suggest going to some RV websites (escapees is a good one) that explain domicile in detail. Remember, Dick Cheney while living in Texas and running Haliburton established Domicile in Wyoming so that he could run for VP.
When you establish domicile you are essentially saying "this is where I plan to live in the future."
I remember reading about a case where an NBA ref living in Minn. established domicile in FL. He owned property in FL and had met many many of the "requirements" but was still living in Minn. and working around the country. The judge's decision came down to one thing, he had resigned his membership at a racquet club in Minn and joined one in FL. and since racquet ball cannot be played remotely, he won the case.
As for us having a FL address while RVing, there are mail services that will give you a mailing address and also a street address for voter registration etc. Hope that gives you some insight. It can be done but you'll have to carefully step through some hoops.