I'm from Virginia Beach. Lived here since 2014. Virginia doesn't get any of my money. My CPA is in Virginia Beach

We moved in 2019 from Virginia. I filed 2019 year tax as Florida resident. No issues. I have never heard a word from Virginia, but I am a conservative. Maybe they are glad I am gone. Getting rid of my vote was worth more than my money I guess!

Thanks to all for your thoughtful replies and great advice. Can’t wait to join the fine group of people that you are.

You guess wrong.

Income occurs when you receive it, not when you earn it. Virginia is out of luck after you move. Who’s afraid of Virginia’s Tax wolf anyhow.

Correct. And, a Federal law passed in 1996 prohibits states from taxing the retirement income of residents who move out of the state. Prior to that law, California had an aggressive enforcement effort to tax IRA withdrawals made by former California residents under the theory that they received a state tax "deferral" when they made the IRA deposits.

So true!

We moved here last year from Minnesota, where some ill-advised and hurriedly-purchased software on the part of the Minnesota DMV had been bollixing up the works on driver's license renewals, vehicle tabs, license plates--you name it--for at least two years. I recall getting my Florida driver's license: the lady behind the window was pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient. The entire enrollment process took maybe 15 minutes, start to finish. Following the question-and-answer process, I asked her how long it would take before I actually received my license (remember the six to eight week wait that is normal in Minnesota).

She looked at me with a sort of puzzled expression and said "you'll have it in your hand before you leave here".

Amazing.

That is exactly correct. I filed FL tax return in 2019 and the residency requirement has always been 6 months and a day. It’s also required for homestead for property taxes. I do know of folks who claim homestead in 2 states though because there’s no reciprocity in checking tax status, drivers license records etc.

To clarify, you don't need to live in Florida for 6 months to stop paying income tax to your former state. You can stop paying tax to the other state as soon as you move to Florida, but you need to have the intention of becoming a Florida resident. Also, I don't know what Florida tax return you would have filed?

Be careful of the residency requirements and make sure that you stop state income tax deductions that are being automatically withdrawn from your income sources. I bought in TV in Oct 2006, continued working in Massachusetts through March 2007. Moved to TV in Apr 2007, registered cars in Florida, but didn't sell house in MA until Sep 2007.
My last paycheck had a deduction for MA state income tax (my error) and my lump sum retirement bonus also had a deduction for MA state income tax . Two errors on my part there. I should have deferred that payment as well as changed the auto deduction for MA Income tax.
Once that money is in the state's hands, it is hard to pry their fingers apart.

As I said, my error, but beware.

Tell VA to get lost!!!!!

Get new phone # and un-list it.

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.

:bigbow:

Way to much trouble, they did go away after awhile.