My service member spouse claims legal residency in a state that does not impose an income tax. How can I establish residency in that state?
In addition to the general rules for establishing domicile discussed in Tax Bulletin 10-1, each state has its own laws providing for residency requirements. You should contact that state for assistance. My service member spouse’s duty station is located in Virginia. We live in Maryland. We both claim Florida as our state of legal residence. I commute to a job in Virginia each day. Does the exemption provided under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act apply to the wages I earn in Virginia? The federal law refers to the service member complying with military orders, but it does not require the service member and spouse to live in the same state as the permanent duty station. Therefore, the exemption will apply to the wages you earn in Virginia. My service member spouse’s duty station is in Maryland. We live in Virginia, and I work here. We both claim Texas as our state of legal residence. Are my wages exempt from Virginia tax under the new federal law? In other words, do we have liv
