State taxes, Alaska and VA

mrudacille — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:48:32 GMT

Planning , but confused. Own home in VA and minimal VA wages. Spend 4-5 months in VA, 6 months working in AK while renting our lodging, and the remainder of time traveling. If move to AK (AK drivers license, etc), and then move back to VA 7 months later during the same calendar year, would AK wages legitimately be free from VA income tax? I assume if we keep VA drivers license, must pay VA taxes on AK wages?

Re: State taxes, Alaska and VA

BarbL — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:21:06 GMT

To find your answer, you must look to the Virginia residency rules. The driver's license and other documents aren't the deciding factor.

If you live in Virginia or maintain a home there for more than 183 days during the year, you are considered a Virginia resident for tax purposes. If you 'move' to Alaska to work, but plan to return to Virginia when the job ends, Virginia will also consider you a Virginia resident for income tax purposes.

A Virginia resident must report income from all sources, as you are aware.

Virginia Residency Rules

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