Question about state of permanent residence during residency

[layman_3]

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Starting AD residency soon and preparing to move. Throughout medical school I have been able to keep my state of permanent residence in a state without state income tax (using my parents' address); is it possible to keep my "permanent residence" in a different state than my medical residency or will it have to be where I am stationed?

Also, I completely understand if I cannot - I just don't want to miss out on lower taxes if I don't have to.

 

[chlrbwls]

you dont have to change your primary residence every time you move

But you do have that option when you move and if that state is a better benefit to you in the long run

 

[DMBandFan86]

Look up tax laws for your state. Most say you have to be physically present a certain % to qualify as a resident of that state.

 

[SirGecko]

If your home of record (where you joined the military from) is your parent's address it will be your state of residence by default until you decide to change it.

 

[HighPriest]

As stated: requirements for state of Residency are very different for active military. You do not need to live in your state of residency regularly. You can vote in your home state, and pay state taxes in your home state, even if you haven’t lived there for years.
You can change your home state, although if I recall you do have to have lived in a state (have been stationed in a state) in order to apply for residency in that state. So you can’t just pick a random state and make that your home state. But if you, for example, PCS to a state with no income tax it may work in your favor to change your state of residency to that state.

Also, if I recall correctly, this makes a difference for your final PCS when you finish your ADSO. (Correct me if I’m wrong, mil-nerds or this is based on state of origin?)

 

[backrow]

Also, if I recall correctly, this makes a difference for your final PCS when you finish your ADSO. (Correct me if I’m wrong, mil-nerds and this is based on state of origin?)

The final PCS is based on “Home of record” which is basically “where did you enter active duty.” This doesn’t really change whereas your “legal residence” or “state residency” can change as you describe.

 

[SirGecko]

As stated: requirements for state of Residency are very different for active military. You do not need to live in your state of residency regularly. You can vote in your home state, and pay state taxes in your home state, even if you haven’t lived there for years.
You can change your home state, although if I recall you do have to have lived in a state (have been stationed in a state) in order to apply for residency in that state. So you can’t just pick a random state and make that your home state. But if you, for example, PCS to a state with no income tax it may work in your favor to change your state of residency to that state.

Also, if I recall correctly, this makes a difference for your final PCS when you finish your ADSO. (Correct me if I’m wrong, mil-nerds and this is based on state of origin?)

Final PCS I believe is in relation to your home of record not your state of residency. (Home of record doesn’t change)

Edit: hah, already answered above. That’s what I get for trying to post with bad cell service.

 

[xffan624]

Final PCS I believe is in relation to your home of record not your state of residency. (Home of record doesn’t change)

Edit: hah, already answered above. That’s what I get for trying to post with bad cell service.

You can request final PCS to state of residence instead of home of record. I did that when I PCS'd.

 

[HighPriest]

You can PCS anywhere you want when you have your DD214. They’ll only pay to deliver you back home or equidistant. You have to cover the remainder.

 

[ValeRx]

I can't wait to get to Texas to change my residency and finally stop paying state income tax.