0% state income tax on military pay, BAH, BAS, and retirement.*
Establish Florida as your State of Legal Residence from any duty station. SCRA protections keep your domicile secure through PCS moves. Stable address, digital mail access worldwide, and DD 2058 filing support.
Many service members keep a high-tax state as their SLR simply because they haven't changed it. Every year you wait, you're paying state income tax you could legally avoid.
Common issues military members face:
Stationed in a high-tax state? Without proper domicile, that state can tax your military pay
PCS moves every 2-3 years make it hard to maintain consistent state residency documentation
Military spouses may be paying unnecessary state taxes at the duty station
Why Military Members Choose Florida
Florida offers unique advantages for active duty, veterans, and military families.
SCRA Tax Protection
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects your Florida domicile from state taxation at your duty station. Your military pay stays tax-free at the state level.
Zero State Income Tax
Florida has no state income tax on military pay, BAH, BAS, special pay, or retirement income. Potential savings of $3,000-$10,000+ annually.*
Stable Address Through PCS
Your Florida address stays the same through every PCS move. Access mail digitally from any duty station, deployment, or TDY location worldwide.
Spouse Protection (MSRRA)
Military spouses can elect Florida as their state of residence under MSRRA, avoiding state income tax on their earned income at the duty station.
DD 2058 Support
Step-by-step guidance for filing DD Form 2058 to change your State of Legal Residence, plus LES verification to ensure your records are updated.
4th Largest Military State
Florida is home to 20+ military installations including MacDill, Eglin, NAS Jacksonville, and Patrick SFB. Strong military community and veteran support.
Establish Florida Domicile in 5 Steps
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Step 1
Create Your Account & Verify Military Status
Answer a few questions about your military situation: branch, duty station, current state of legal residence, and deployment schedule. We'll build your personalized Florida domicile roadmap.
What you'll get:A clear checklist of documents and forms you'll need, plus military-specific guidance for your branch.
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Step 2
Complete Notarization & Activate Your Virtual Mailbox
We auto-fill your USPS Form 1583 (the form that authorizes us to receive mail on your behalf). Complete a quick remote notarization — available from any duty station or deployment location.
What you'll get:Notarized authorization + active virtual mailbox with online mail management.
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Step 3
File DD Form 2058 & Update Your State of Legal Residence
File DD Form 2058 (State of Legal Residence Certificate) to change your SLR to Florida. Update your leave and earnings statement (LES) to reflect Florida. We provide step-by-step guidance for your branch.
What you'll get:DD 2058 preparation guide + LES verification checklist.
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Step 4
Obtain Florida Driver's License & Establish Florida Ties
Get your Florida driver's license (during leave or PCS). Register to vote in Florida. Update vehicle registration. We guide you through severing ties with your prior state.
What you'll get:DMV checklist + master address-update guide for military-specific accounts (DFAS, Tricare, TSP).
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Step 5
Maintain Your Florida Domicile from Any Station
Access your mail digitally from any duty station worldwide. Keep your domicile documentation organized in one dashboard. Your Florida address remains stable through every PCS move.
What you'll get:Ongoing dashboard access with digital mail management from any location.
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Military Residency FAQ
Everything you need to know about military domicile and Florida residency
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects active duty military from being taxed by a state solely because they are stationed there. Your state of legal residence (domicile) determines which state can tax your military income. If Florida is your domicile, you pay 0% state income tax on military pay regardless of where you're stationed. SCRA also prevents states from claiming you as a resident just because of military orders.
Yes. Military members can change their state of legal residence (SLR) to Florida without being physically stationed there, though you should establish genuine Florida ties. File DD Form 2058 with your finance office, get a Florida driver's license (during leave), register to vote in Florida, and establish a Florida address. The key is demonstrating intent to make Florida your permanent home.
MSRRA allows military spouses to maintain the same state of legal residence as their service member spouse, even if they live and work in a different state due to military orders. If the service member's SLR is Florida, the spouse can elect Florida residency and avoid state income tax on their earned income in the state where they're stationed. This applies to wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
No. BAH is not subject to federal income tax, and since Florida has no state income tax, your BAH is completely tax-free when Florida is your domicile. The same applies to BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence). These allowances are not included in gross income for tax purposes, regardless of your state of residence.
If you're deployed to a designated combat zone, your military pay (up to the enlisted pay cap for enlisted members, or all pay for officers in some cases) is excluded from federal income tax. Combined with Florida's 0% state tax, your effective tax burden during deployment can be very low. Filing deadlines are also extended for the duration of combat zone service plus 180 days.
Your Florida domicile remains in effect through PCS moves as long as you maintain your intent to return to Florida. Your virtual mailbox address stays the same regardless of duty station. Continue to maintain your Florida driver's license, voter registration, and vehicle registration. The SCRA protects you from being claimed as a resident by your new duty station state.
Savings depend on your current state of legal residence. An E-7 with 10 years earning approximately $65,000 in base pay could save $3,000-$6,000+ annually by switching from a high-tax state to Florida. An O-4 earning approximately $100,000+ could save $5,000-$10,000+ per year. Over a 20-year career, total savings can exceed $100,000. Individual results vary.
While getting a Florida driver's license requires an in-person visit to a Florida DMV office, much of the process can be done remotely. Many service members establish residency during leave, a TDY to Florida, or during a PCS. Our virtual mailbox and notarization process are fully remote. We recommend visiting Florida at least once to complete the DMV step, but it can be combined with leave or travel.
TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) distributions and military retirement pay are subject to state income tax based on your state of residence at the time of distribution. Florida has no state income tax, so if Florida is your domicile when you retire or start withdrawing TSP funds, you pay 0% state tax. Some states also tax military retirement pay, making Florida residency even more valuable for career military planning.
Ready to make Florida your home of record?
Join thousands of military members who have established Florida as their State of Legal Residence.
*Estimated savings. Actual results vary based on rank, years of service, and current state of legal residence. SCRA and MSRRA protections apply to active duty service members and qualifying spouses. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
