I am a travel nurse and live in ky. Worked in one location for a year. Took off a month. Do I need to move location to remain travel status? Or is the month off enough?

[dmchone0004]

I have been told mixed opinions. My other tax friend said I should be fine as well as my travel company. I just don't wanna risk the repercussion of paying tax on my stipends. I can move locations in January which is my year mark. I need to know before my next extension.

[Hal_Al]

The answer is complicated.

Here's some references:

https://www.americantraveler.com/state-tax-questions

 and http://www.thegypsynurse.com/tax-home/

Travel Nurse Stipend tax free? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/discussion/re-how-to-file-exempt-from-state-income-tax... 

[TomD8]

With regard to the taxation of your stipends, you may find this reference from Intuit useful:

https://mint.intuit.com/blog/planning/what-is-a-stipend/