Hi, I would appreciate guidance on my California tax situation. I lived in California from June, 2003 until I moved back to Thailand on July, 2023 and have been living here full-time since...
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Hi, I would appreciate guidance on my California tax situation. I lived in California from June, 2003 until I moved back to Thailand on July, 2023 and have been living here full-time since, with no return visits to California. I now live in Thailand permanently. I do not have a home, a car, employment, or physical presence in California. My California driver’s license has expired, and I have canceled my voter registration. I am a Thai citizen and also a U.S. citizen. I do have a home and a car and Thai bank accounts in Thailand I currently use a California mailing address for banking and brokerage accounts for convenience, but I do not reside there. My income consistent of: - Alimony (divorce finalized April 2023; payments began July 2023) - Interest, dividends, and capital gains from U.S. brokerage accounts (Vanguard, Schwab, etc.) My understanding is that, as a nonresident, interest, dividends, and capital gains are generally not California-source income. However, I am unsure whether alimony is considered California-source income for a nonresident living abroad. My questions are: 1. Should I be treated as a California nonresident for 2024–2025? 2. Are my investment earnings taxable by California? 3. Is alimony considered California-source income in this situation? 4. Would I need to file Form 540NR, or no California return at all? Thank you for your guidance.