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how does one declare residency in the state of florida for tax purposes?

Do you have to live in the State of Florida for a certain number of days out of the year in order to be considered a resident of the state or do you just have to buy a house in Florida and declare it as your primary residence?

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1. My truck driver rents a room from a friend in Florida for $200. a month. He is not there very much, but that is his address. You don't have to buy a house. and they do not have STATE tax.
2. these are cut and pasted from these three websites: To become a resident of Florida you: File Declaration of Domicile or Register to Vote, Register auto in Florida, get Florida's driver's license, File for Homestead Exemption if you own property. To be considered a Florida resident, you have to reside in Florida for six or more months each year. The six months need not be consecutive. There are other actions you can take that will reinforce your claim to be a Florida resident: for example, changing your drivers license, registering to vote, and officially changing your mailing address. You may also do a formal declaration of domicile in the Florida county in which you reside part time. If you cannot adequately prove that you are indeed a Florida resident, the other state you live in may choose to tax you as if you still lived there. Any person who has continually resided in this state for six months prior to applying for a license (to hunt or fish) and who has an intent to continue to reside in Florida, and to claim Florida as their primary residence. • Any member of the United States Armed Forces who is stationed in Florida (includes spouse and dependent children residing in household). Acceptable Proof of Residency Any ONE of the following: • Florida driver license, “Florida Only” and “Florida Identification Card” are NOT acceptable proof • Military orders • Current Florida Homestead Exemption Card • Florida Voter’s Registration Card • Landlord Affidavit for residency (for renters who do not drive, and do not possess any of the required proofs listed) If questioned by law enforcement, it is up to the customer to prove Florida residency http://www.myflorida.com/ (Florida state government website). I didn't see your question there. Also, any good licensed Realtor should be able to tell you or any good income tax preparer. You will probably have tax obligations in both states.
3. Residency can be established by obtaining a valid driver's license; copies of electric bill, water bill or any other bill that has your name and current address on it. The Postal Service can submit your name and address, also. What kind of taxes are you asking about? If you purchase a house, it will be registered by the realty company as a sale and your name will be entered into the county tax rolls. Whether you live there or not will not determine if you will pay Personal Property Tax on the house, but how much you will pay. If the Florida house will be your primary residence, then you will qualify for a $25,000 Homeowner Exemption. If you own the house, but do not live there, the full tax amount must be paid. To be considered a resident, you must have a valid driver's license and be employed for more than six months, if you are not retired. If you are retired, then a valid driver's license will suffice.