State taxes, Alaska and VA

[mrudacille]

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?

[BarbL]

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