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Old 06-17-2013, 09:27 AM
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Default Claiming Florida Residency

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Originally Posted by MikeV View Post
You have to get a Florida Drivers License, register your car in Florida and register to vote. We did it all in one afternoon. We are from NY where the State Income Taxes are high.
And I would assume you should apply for Homestead Exemption designating your Florida property as your primary residence. You must complete the above steps before applying for Homestead Exemption though.

Interesting question on SS check...if it is going to another bank outside the state. Anyone know about that rule??