I'm a US resident working in South Korea. I don't know what to put for state of residency in the personal info section. Am I supposed to put Korea as my new residency?

[aloloughlin]

I worked in the US January-July 2016 and I worked in Korea August - December 2016

[ToddL · Accepted solution]

Unless you took step s to establish legal residency in South Korea, y ou remain a resident of whatever U.S. state you resided in before going to South Korea. 

Do not answer "Yes" when asked if you "Lived in another state in 2016?" That only applies when you changed your state of residence during the year

What makes you a resident of a state (or country)? 

Generally, you're a resident of a state (or country) if you intend to either stay there permanently, or return there after a temporary absence. It's where home is – where you come back to after being away on vacation, business trip, overseas or out-of-state employment, or school. Many factors are considered, not the least of which are where you are registered to vote, own homestead property and are licensed to drive.

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. 

[aloloughlin]

Thank you, that's what I needed to know