Residency Guides
Plain-English explanations of how states count your days, and how to keep a record you can rely on.
The 183-Day Rule for State Residency, Explained
How statutory residency works, how states count a day, and why the IRS test is different.
Read the guide →How to Prove Where You Were for a State Residency Audit
What auditors ask for, and how to build a day-by-day record that holds up.
Read the guide →Snowbird Day Counting: Tracking Time Between Two States
Splitting the year between two states without losing track of your former home state's limit.
Read the guide →Keep your own day-by-day record
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Download on the App StoreNot tax or legal advice. This guide is general information for record-keeping and may not reflect the latest rules in your state. Residency rules differ by state and change over time. Talk to a qualified tax professional about your situation.