The
date you choose as the first day of residency can coincide with one of the
following events:
You or your spouse arrived in the state or country
Your belongings arrived
You or your spouse started work
You started renting your new place
You purchased your new home
You or a family member enrolled in school
You or your spouse registered to vote
You or your spouse applied for a state driver's license
Residency rules vary from state to state. For example, if you
spend more than a certain number of days in some states, you're considered a
resident whether it makes sense to you or not. If you have any concerns, check
with your
State Department of
Revenue
for
specific residency rules, especially as they apply to your particular
situation.
