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To: CreviceTool
"I live in various places during the year"

I have had some unanswered questions regarding that life style.

Most States seen to require a 6 mo per year residency to be a citizen of same.

Is it possible to be a US citizen, but not a State (/territory) citizen?

Can you get a US driver's license rather than a State issued one?

What about voting, state taxes, "permanent address", etc.?

11 posted on 09/04/2012 3:04:25 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

Yes, my understanding is the 183-day rule for IRS and state income tax purposes (if applicable). If you live inside or outside of a state for 183 days in the calendar year (tax year for ordinary taxpayers on a cash accounting basis), this standard will be used to determine your tax home.

For voting and driver license purposes, the 183-day rule does not apply. Most states will consider you a full-time resident after so many days of continuous residency and expect you to get a driver license. Voter registration may be part of the “”motor voter” process.

I have a single driver license, but multiple vehicles registered, titled and insured in the states where locally stored/used. Sadly, you have to get separate auto insurance policies if you go this route (thousands of miles apart).

I vote in a single state which is my tax state. I hope to change over time to a more favorable environment. My jury duty obligation is tied to my driver license as that is the test used by court officials.


12 posted on 09/04/2012 4:15:59 PM PDT by CreviceTool ( Obama is standing above the country above - above the world, he is sort of a God = Evan Thomas)
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