Expert advice on tax home compliance, IRS audits, and license management for travel nurses.
A complete, step-by-step checklist for establishing Florida domicile in 2026. Covers the Declaration of Domicile filing, driver's license transfer, voter registration, vehicle registration, homestead exemption, and the documentation you need to survive an audit from your former state.
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A comprehensive reference covering every state's tax residency rules — day thresholds, domicile tests, abode requirements, and top tax rates — plus deep dives on the 6 states most likely to audit your residency and 5 legal strategies to reduce your state tax burden in 2026.
The new 1% U.S. remittance tax took effect January 1, 2026, but it only applies to cash-funded transfers. If you send money from a U.S. bank account, you pay nothing. Learn exactly what triggers the tax, what is exempt, and how to structure your finances so you never pay it.
Learn how travel nurses legally pay zero state income tax by establishing Florida residency. Real strategies for California escapees, audit protection tips, and the truth about tax homes that your recruiter will never tell you.
Get clear answers to the most common travel nurse tax questions. Learn about tax homes, stipend taxation, state taxes, and IRS requirements for 2026.
Learn how to maintain a valid tax home as a travel nurse. IRS 3-part test, documentation requirements, 12-month rule, and avoid audit red flags. 2026 guide.
A comprehensive guide to avoiding state tax residency audits when relocating to Florida. Learn the 5-factor domicile test, documentation requirements, high-earner audit triggers, and why the 183-day rule alone won't protect you from California, New York, or New Jersey tax authorities.
Can you use your parents' home as a tax home for travel nursing? Yes—but only with proper documentation. Learn the IRS three-factor test, duplicate expense requirements, rent payment protocols, and audit-proof strategies for maintaining a legitimate tax home at your parents' residence.
Complete guide to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) for 2026, including the $132,900 exclusion limit, Physical Presence vs Bona Fide Residence tests, FEIE vs Foreign Tax Credit strategies, and state tax elimination tactics for American digital nomads and expats.
Comprehensive analysis of the accelerating New York to Florida migration in 2026. Real estate developers report $100M+ in contracts from NY buyers within 6 weeks of Mamdani's election. Data on the 72,424 annual movers, $9.5 billion income transfer, county-by-county destination breakdown, and why Port St. Lucie is the overlooked hotspot.
Updated 2026 analysis comparing the best and worst U.S. states for expat domicile. Covers South Dakota voting law changes (HB 1208), Washington capital gains tax increases, California 546-day safe harbor rule, Virginia domicile traps, and step-by-step action plans for travel nurses, digital nomads, crypto investors, and high-net-worth entrepreneurs moving abroad.
Learn the exact steps to legally establish tax residency in Florida, Texas, Nevada, or other zero-income-tax states. Includes IRS requirements, documentation checklists, common mistakes, and a real client case study showing $18,000+ in annual savings.
Learn the exact steps to legally end California residency and protect yourself from Franchise Tax Board audits. Includes FTB Publication 1031 requirements, the 19 residency factors, documentation checklists, and real case law examples.
An encyclopedic overview of IRS tax home requirements, domicile planning, and zero-income-tax state strategies for travel nurses seeking to qualify for non-taxable stipends while maintaining compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
Discover five powerful tax strategies for full-time RVers, from mortgage interest deductions to domicile selection. Learn how to legally minimize your tax burden while living the mobile lifestyle.
Learn exactly what tax auditors look for when evaluating domicile changes from high-tax states like New York or California to no-income-tax states. Discover the 5 primary factors used in residency audits and how to build an audit-proof case for your move.
Master the strategic distinction between state residency and domicile. Learn about the 9 zero-income-tax states, Florida's unmatched homestead protection, New York's aggressive audit tactics with 50%+ failure rates, and how to properly document a genuine domicile change.
Your tax home could save you $15,000-$30,000 per year in tax-free stipends—or cost you everything if the IRS determines you don't have one. Here's why travel nurses can't afford to ignore this critical requirement.
Learn the legal difference between tax residency and domicile, why it matters for digital nomads, and how to properly establish Florida domicile to eliminate state income tax while avoiding costly audit mistakes.
Discover why thousands of New Yorkers are relocating to no-income-tax states in 2026. Learn how relocating to Florida, Texas, or Nevada may reduce your state tax burden—potentially by tens of thousands annually for high earners.
California lost $102 billion to tax migration as high earners escape the nation's highest income tax rate of 13.3%. Learn how establishing residency in Florida, Texas, or Nevada may significantly reduce your state tax burden.
Florida offers much more than zero state income tax. Discover unlimited homestead protection, estate planning advantages, asset protection laws, and other non-tax benefits that make Florida the #1 choice for high-net-worth individuals and frequent travelers.
Over 125,000 New Yorkers have relocated to Florida, transferring nearly $14 billion in income. Discover why the 2026 migration wave is accelerating, what tax savings await, and your complete NYC-to-Florida relocation checklist.
California, New York, and other aggressive states pursue digital nomads and expats for years after they leave. Discover how establishing Florida domicile before going nomadic protects you from state tax audits and keeps your FEIE benefits intact.
Everything travel nurses need to know about maintaining a tax home, qualifying for tax-free stipends, and avoiding IRS audits. Complete guide to IRS tax home rules, the 12-month rule, and documentation requirements.
Step-by-step guide to terminating California residency, establishing Florida domicile, and avoiding CA residency audits. Everything you need to know about the 183-day rule, safe harbor provisions, and cutting ties with California.
Comprehensive guide to the 183-day rule for state tax residency. Learn how statutory residency works, which states enforce it, exceptions to the rule, and how to track your days to avoid double taxation.
Everything you need to know about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion for 2026, including the $132,900 limit, eligibility requirements, physical presence test, bona fide residence test, and how to claim FEIE on Form 2555.
Step-by-step guide to legally terminating California residency and avoiding CA Franchise Tax Board audits. Learn domicile vs. residency, the 9-month rule, safe harbor provisions, and how to establish residency in a zero-tax state like Florida or Texas.
Do expats pay state taxes? Yes, if domiciled in CA, NY, or other high-tax states. Learn how to legally eliminate state taxes by establishing Florida residency before moving abroad.
Complete comparison of the 9 zero-income-tax states for American expats and digital nomads. Compare Florida, Texas, Nevada, South Dakota, Wyoming, and more. Learn which state is best for your situation, how to establish domicile, and maximize tax savings.
Step-by-step guide to legally terminating New York State residency and avoiding NY Department of Taxation audits. Learn the 183-day rule, statutory residency, domicile factors, and how to establish residency in a zero-tax state.
Comprehensive guide to the Foreign Tax Credit for 2026, including Form 1116 instructions, FTC vs FEIE comparison, carryforward rules, and strategies for Americans living abroad. Learn which option saves you more money based on your situation.
Comprehensive tax guide for American digital nomads in 2026. Learn about FEIE, FTC, state taxes, tax home requirements, 183-day rules, best countries for tax optimization, and how to maintain tax compliance while traveling the world.
Complete guide to U.S. expat tax filing requirements for 2026. Learn filing deadlines, required forms (1040, 2555, 1116, FBAR, FATCA), extensions, penalties, and step-by-step instructions for Americans living abroad.
Comprehensive guide to legally terminating New Jersey residency and avoiding the state's 10.75% top income tax rate. Learn the 183-day rule, domicile factors, audit triggers, and step-by-step exit checklist for 2026.
Complete guide to Portugal's digital nomad visa, tax residency rules, and the end of the NHR regime. Learn D7 vs D8 visa requirements, 183-day rule, tax rates, social security, and U.S. tax obligations for Americans moving to Portugal in 2026.
Comprehensive guide to state and federal tax obligations for remote workers in 2026. Learn convenience of employer rules, nexus requirements, multi-state filing, and strategies to minimize tax when working remotely from different states.
Complete guide to establishing South Dakota residency for digital nomads, RVers, and full-time travelers in 2026. Learn the 1-night requirement, driver's license process, mail forwarding services, and why South Dakota is the easiest zero-tax state for nomads.
Complete guide for US expats to establish and maintain Texas domicile while living abroad. Learn requirements, tax benefits, documentation needed, and step-by-step setup process for 2026.
Complete guide to establishing Florida residency as a digital nomad or remote worker. Learn requirements, benefits, documentation, and step-by-step process to become a Florida resident in 2026.
Complete guide to leaving California and avoiding exit tax traps. Learn about AB 2088, residency termination, safe harbor rules, and how to legally establish domicile in a zero-tax state.
Complete guide to IRS tax home requirements for travel nurses. Learn Publication 463 rules, duplicate expense tests, how to maintain your tax home, and protect your non-taxable stipends.
Learn the IRS definition of "tax home" and why it matters for your non-taxable stipends. Complete guide to Publication 463 requirements.
How to track renewal dates, CE requirements, and fees across 5-10 states. Never miss a renewal deadline again.
Everything you need to know about New York State residency classifications, tax implications, and how to legally exit NY residency. Complete guide to domicile, statutory residency, and the 183-day rule.
The documentation you need to survive an IRS audit. Real examples of what the IRS looks for when auditing travel nurses.
Discover why Florida has no minimum day requirement for establishing domicile. Learn the legal distinction between domicile and residency, and how to prove intent without physical presence.
Learn why changing your domicile to Florida is a constitutionally protected right under Article IV. Explore the legal foundations, Florida statutes, and IRS recognition that support lawful domicile changes.
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