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Yes, if you properly establish Florida as your legal domicile. Florida is one of nine states with no personal income tax, so once you're a resident and have severed ties with your previous state, you generally won't owe state income tax on your earned income. That said, if your employer is in a state with a "convenience of employer" rule (like New York), that state may still try to tax you. We always recommend consulting a tax professional to understand your specific situation.

The 183-day rule is often misunderstood. Florida itself does not require you to spend 183 days (or any minimum) in the state to be a resident. What matters to Florida is your intent and your ties (driver's license, voter registration, address on official documents). However, the state you're leaving may use the 183-day test to determine if they can still claim you as a tax resident. If you spend 183 or more days in your old state (like California or New York), they may argue you haven't truly left. The key is avoiding 183 days in your former state, not hitting 183 days in Florida. We help you document your residency change properly.

The convenience of the employer (COE) rule is used by certain states to tax remote workers based on where their employer is located, even if the employee never physically works in that state. Five states enforce a full COE rule: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Nebraska, and Alabama. Three more states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey) have retaliatory versions that apply in specific circumstances. New Jersey began enforcing their rule in 2024. If you work remotely for a company headquartered in a COE state "for your own convenience," that state may still try to tax your income. Florida itself has no such rule, but your employer's state might. This is a complex area. We recommend consulting a tax attorney to understand how it applies to you.

We guide you through the key steps: filing a Declaration of Domicile in your Florida county, obtaining a Florida driver's license, registering to vote in Florida, using your Florida address on all official documents (banking, IRS, employer), moving vehicle registration to Florida, and severing ties with your previous state. The most important factor is demonstrating your intent to make Florida your permanent home, and we help you build that documentation.

High-tax states like California and New York are known for auditing former residents who claim to have moved to no-tax states. They look for evidence that you didn't truly relocate, like maintaining a home, having family, or spending significant time in the old state. Proper documentation and a clean break from your prior state is essential. We help you establish the Florida ties and paper trail that demonstrate genuine residency.

California uses a "source-based" rule. They tax income for work performed while physically in California, but generally won't tax you if you're a non-resident working remotely from Florida. New York uses the "convenience of employer" rule. They may still try to tax you if you're remote "for your convenience." If you work for a company in a COE state, we recommend consulting a tax professional before making the move to understand your specific situation.

Potential savings depend on your income and current state. For example, at $100,000 income, you could save up to ~$9,300/year compared to California or ~$6,850/year compared to New York. At $150,000, potential savings range from $10,800-$12,500. At $300,000, you could potentially save $24,500-$30,000 annually. These are estimates. Actual savings vary based on your deductions, filing status, and whether you properly establish domicile.

Florida does not require you to spend a minimum number of days in the state to maintain residency. What matters is your intent and the strength of your ties. You should use Florida as your primary address, have your important documents there, and not maintain stronger ties elsewhere. Many remote workers and digital nomads maintain Florida residency while traveling full-time. We help you set up the right documentation.

The year you change residency is typically a "split year." You'll file as a resident of your former state for the portion of the year before you established Florida domicile, and as a Florida resident for the rest. You'll still owe state taxes on income earned while you were a resident of your former state. The exact rules vary by state, so work with a tax professional to handle your transition year correctly. Once you're fully established as a Florida resident, you generally won't owe state income tax on future earned income (unless convenience of employer rules apply).

Employers generally must comply with your legal address change for payroll and tax withholding purposes. However, some employers have policies about where employees can work from (due to their own tax nexus concerns). If your employer raises concerns, you may need to discuss it with HR or consult an employment attorney. We can point you to resources that may help.

A Declaration of Domicile is a legal document you file with your Florida county clerk, stating your intent to make Florida your permanent home. While not technically required by law, it's one of the strongest pieces of evidence you can have if your former state ever questions your residency. We help you prepare this document and walk you through the filing process. It's a simple but important step in establishing your Florida domicile.

The timeline varies, but most people can complete the core steps within 2-4 weeks. This includes signing up, completing your 1583 notarization (typically 24-48 hours), and getting your Florida driver's license (varies by DMV). The ongoing process of updating all your accounts and documents can take a few more weeks. There's no magic date when you 'become' a Florida resident. It's about building a pattern of ties and demonstrating intent. We give you a clear checklist so you know exactly what to do and when.