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If I have lived and earned abroad for that past 5 years, must I file a State return?

budapest100 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:03:17 GMT

I have not even visited my home state since 2019.

Re: If I have lived and earned abroad for that past 5 years, must I file a State return?

Anonymous_ — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:01:19 GMT

Which state and have you abandoned your home state entirely?

Do you have no credentials, such as a driver's license, voter registration, et al?

Re: If I have lived and earned abroad for that past 5 years, must I file a State return?

TomD8 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:17:27 GMT

Normally, if you have abandoned your domicile (your main, primary home) in that state, and you have established a new domicile in another state or country, and you have no income sourced to your previous state (such as rental income from a property located there), then you no longer have any obligation to file a tax return in that state.

Re: If I have lived and earned abroad for that past 5 years, must I file a State return?

budapest100 — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:12:44 GMT

California. I have California drivers license, voter registration. Thanks!