Here’s the breakdown of your Colorado state tax residency questions with supporting resources:
Question #1 - Domicile Status
- No, domicile in Colorado is not limited to green card holders or citizens. A permanent resident alien can establish a domicile in Colorado. However, a person on a temporary visa is not considered domiciled but may qualify as a resident under the six-month rule. Domicile refers to your permanent home where you intend to live indefinitely.
- Resource: Colorado residency guidelines
.Questions #2 & 3 - Residency Status
- If you moved to Colorado on January 3, 2024, and leased an apartment, you established a domicile. Additionally, living in the state for more than 6 months qualifies you as a resident under the six-month rule, even if you are on a temporary visa.
- For 2024, you will be considered a full-year resident because your residency began on January 3, 2024, and you remained in Colorado for at least 6 months
- Resource: Colorado residency guidelines
Question #4 Residency Status for 2025
- If you leave Colorado in 2025 and abandon your domicile (e.g., no longer maintain a permanent home or intend to return), you will be a part-year resident for the portion of the year you lived in Colorado. After you leave, your status will change to nonresident, regardless of the visa type.
- Resource: Colorado residency guidelines
