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October 10, 2024
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Am I Considered a California Resident?

  • October 10, 2024
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I was a California resident most of my life.  However, I sold my possession including house and have not stepped foot in the state in over 5 years.  I have, however used my brother's address as my mailing address for all official correspondence such as social security etc. I also have a bank account in the state.   I earn no income except SS. I pay 0 federal taxes.  I am pretty much a vagabond at this point and spent most of my time out of the USA.  

 

Given the information above, am I required to file California income taxes?  Thank you in advance for you help!

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    Level 15
    October 10, 2024
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    Alumni - Champ
    October 10, 2024
    If you are no longer domiciled in California and you have not been present in the state for over 5 years, then no, you are no longer a resident of California. As a non-resident. you would have a tax obligation to California only if you had California-sourced income.
    **Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.