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.

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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.

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Snowbird Day Counting: Tracking Time Between Two States

Splitting the year between two states without losing track of your former home state's limit.

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Not 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.