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Have a client that is from Idaho, in the military and stationed in California. Client married a California person mid-year and reside together in a California apartment. It is my understanding that the taxpayer does not pay Calif. state tax and the spouse can claim Idaho residency from marriage date forward. Sound correct? Thanks!
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A California preparer will answer this, but probably point out that both California and Idaho are community-property states.
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Military spouse can claim a NEW state of residency once they have established residency in that state. After that they can remain a legal resident of that state even if they move as long as they remain married to the military member.
In the situation you described I don't think the spouse can change their state of residency because they have not ESTABLISHED a new state of residency.
https://militarybenefits.info/military-spouse-act-residency-relief-msrra/
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Eventually, all military establish residency in Texas, Florida or Alaska. Then they keep it there regardless of where posted.
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I changed mine to Texas during basic training and didn't change until I retired.