State Residency Info.

[c.bear]

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I will be attending residency in state (NY) but considering another state (TX) my home and plan to return to my home state after residency (3yrs). Can I still claim to be a Texas resident? Or do I need to become a NY resident? Anyone have any experience with this? I guess this only comes into play for drivers lisence purposes or maybe income taxes.

 

[Bevo]

I got the same question. I'll be doing my prelim in PA then 4 years in NYC but wish to return to texas after residency.

 

[TUCOMSam]

It may be state dependent, but I can speak for CA. If you meet explicit criteria for that state (ie. file income tax, own property, live there >x # months continuously, have a residence, own a car which you drive on a regular basis in that state, register to vote in that state, etc.) then you must claim residence in that state... many times this doesn't even come into play unless you find yourself with burden of proof (ie. if you get pulled over by a los angeles cop who doesn't believe that you have out of state licence plates that are legal even though you attend a private institution and don't fulfill any of the aforementioned criteria)... anyway, take that for what it's worth.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Some states "require" that you register your car there, get a license, etc. within a certain time frame of moving there. I have no idea if and how they enforce this, but am wondering why the OP is asking?

It won't make any difference when it comes to applying for a job or fellowship training.

 

[Bevo]

well, Texas has no state income tax. NY does. For myself, it has little do with anything medical, but more practical matters.

 

[Winged Scapula]

well, Texas has no state income tax. NY does. For myself, it has little do with anything medical, but more practical matters.

I understand the preference for living arrangements after residency, but wasn't sure why the OP was asking about it. After all, the lack of state income tax in Tx won't make a difference to her while doing residency in another state where she will be required to pay state income tax. I don't think you can get away with claiming state residency elsewhere while working full time in another state to avoid paying the taxes.

 

[k's mom]

Kimberli is absolutely correct, you will pay income tax in the state where you work. I am not a NY resident, but I do live in PA, and the East Coast is a big change from my former life out West. You should spend some time researching, but if NY can rip tax money out of your pocket, it will, regardless of where you claim residency. Keep in mind that taxation rules are different in The City than in the rest of the state, so be careful to look at the correct information. We have so many levels of taxation that it makes my head spin. State, County, Township, Borough, etc... Most of the townships even have "occupancy tax" that ranges from a few bucks, to a few hundred dollars per year...regardless of whether you work or not.

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[Winged Scapula]

Exactly! When I moved out here from California, I had no idea what a township was, let alone why they were taxing me. I was very confused when the tax bureau informed me that I hadn't filed and paid local taxes...Huh? I soon learned that when and where they can tax, they will.

A special trick I learned in PA was that Hershey charged me a tax for the privilege of working there, even though I lived in another "township" (which of course charged me taxes too).

 

[c.bear]

I was mostly asking, just to save myself the headache. I am even consider leaving my vehicle in TX and leaving it registared there. Interesting though about the taxes. I did not realize there are so many taxes in NY

 

[Winged Scapula]

I was mostly asking, just to save myself the headache. I am even consider leaving my vehicle in TX and leaving it registared there. Interesting though about the taxes. I did not realize there are so many taxes in NY

NY and NJ have some of the highest tax burdens in the US; one of the reasons its so expensive to live there (besides the cost of housing, food, etc.).