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How to Establish Florida Domicile (Even If You're Keeping Your Current Home): 2025 Updates

“South Beach”. Naples, FL. Jill Gordon, 2017.

“South Beach”. Naples, FL. Jill Gordon, 2017.

Ahhh, The Sunshine State. Florida offers a welcoming environment for retirees, remote workers, and anyone looking for a sunnier lifestyle. With its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and no state income tax, the appeal is easy to understand.

Because of this, the number of people moving to Florida has never been greater. Of course, it has always been a top destination for retirees—but with the rise of remote work, many people are no longer waiting for retirement to enjoy Florida’s benefits.

If you're reading this, you probably already know about the perks—especially the tax savings. So let’s help you get started on your journey to domiciling in Florida and becoming an official resident.

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Posted 7/7/2025

Statutory Residency At Your Second Home

With everything that has been going on, many people have been spending more time in their second home or, they’re considering buying one. The state of the world right now has people feeling trapped so naturally, they want to get away. Whether they’re seeking the mountains, a lake, an ocean, a better climate, more space, or just a change of scenery, it’s easy to understand why someone would want to be in their second home. With the idea that this is (or is going to be) a vacation home, most people never think about state income tax or, if they do, they dismiss it quickly. But, during a year like this, they might spend way more time in their second home than they planned. They’ve gone there earlier in the season than normal or they’re staying longer, possibly staying indefinitely while they work from home. All of this extra time will make statutory residency a concern.

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Posted 8/12/2020

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