Resource: the [[lifestyle:ResidenceDomicileForwarding|difference between residence, domicile, and mailing address]]. ====== Legal domicile ====== A //domicile// is * where your drivers and concealed carry licences are issued * where you can be registered to vote * where your vehicles are titled * where you pay state income tax, if any * used to calculate base sales tax for online or mail order transactions Note: the **county of your [[lifestyle:residence|residence]]** can affect vehicle inspections, what you pay for registration, auto and health insurance, etc. * Technomadia's [[http://www.technomadia.com/2013/02/setting-up-domicile-in-florida-as-a-full-time-rver/|take on domiciling]] in South Dakota, then later [[http://www.technomadia.com/2013/02/setting-up-domicile-in-florida-as-a-full-time-rver/|in Florida]]. * Kirk's [[http://adventure.1tree.net/index.php/rv-living/lifestyle/how-to-choose-a-full-time-domicile|take on domicile]] ===== Comparison ===== ^ State ^ Income Tax((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_income_tax#Individual_income_tax)) ^ Sales Tax((http://www.tax-rates.org/taxtables/sales-tax-by-state)) ^ Veh. inspections((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_United_States)) ^ handgun carry((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concealed_carry_in_the_United_States)),((https://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html)) ^ Residency ^ Veh. insurance rate ^ | Alaska | None | None | None | Unrestricted. Shall issue. | | | | Arizona | 4.54% max((http://www.tax-rates.org/arizona/income-tax)) | 5.60% | None. Some emission testing. | Unrestricted. Shall issue. | | | | Florida | None | 6.00%.\\ \\ Florida charges 6% sales tax on vehicle registrations and has inter-state tax reciprocity.((https://revenuelaw.floridarevenue.com/LawLibraryDocuments/2015/02/TIP-119228_TIP%2015A01-01R%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Sales%20Tax%20Rates%20by%20State%20-%20TIP%20FINAL.pdf)) | None | Shall issue. | | | | Montana | 6.90% max. MT taxes social security payments. | None | None | Shall issue. | | | | Nevada | None | 6.85%\\ \\ Nevada does not collect sales taxes on private party vehicle sales.((http://www.dmvnv.com/regprivate.htm)) | None.\\ \\ Vehicles registered in Urban areas in Clark county (Las Vegas) and Washoe county (Reno) require emission testing.((http://www.dmvnv.com/emission_areas.htm)) | Shall issue. | | | | New Hampshire | None. Int&Dividends 5.00% | no | Annual | Shall issue. | | | | New Mexico | 4.90% max | 5.13% | None. Some emission testing. | Shall issue. | | | | South Dakota | None | 4.00%\\ \\ The state excise tax paid on new registrations for vehicles is 4%.((https://www.state.sd.us/eforms/secure/eforms/E0864V20-SDApplicationForMotorVehicleTitle&Registration.pdf)) Local sales tax does not apply to \\ sales of motor vehicles.((http://www.pennco.org/index.asp?SEC=E6DB3BCA-5762-4D26-BDE5-EC5C3EB66DE8&Type=B_BASIC))\\ \\ Some SD counties charge a nominal "wheel tax" when registering vehicles.((http://www.sdlegislature.gov/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=32-5A)) 2012 figures showed a range from $0/wheel to $4/wheel.((http://dor.sd.gov/Motor_Vehicles/Fees/PDFs/WHLTAX.pdf)) | None | Shall issue regular and "enhanced" permits. Some reciprocity limitations.((https://sdsos.gov/services-for-individuals/assets/SummaryCarryStates.pdf)) | 1 night required. | | | Tennesee | None. Int&Dividends 6.00% | 7.00% | None. Some emission testing. | Shall issue. | | | | Texas | None | 6.25%\\ \\ Texas charges 6.25% state sales tax on vehicle registrations.((https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/motor-vehicle/sales-use.php)) Private sale taxes will be based on the [[http://www.txdmv.gov/spv-calculator|Standard Presumptive Value]]. | Annual((https://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/mobilesource/vim/overview.html)). \\ \\ Some counties in Texas require emission testing during annual inspection:((https://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/mobilesource/vim/overview.html)) \\ \\ Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Program Area: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, and Montgomery Counties\\ \\ Dallas-Fort Worth Program Area: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties\\ \\ Austin Area: Travis and Williamson Counties\\ \\ El Paso Area: El Paso County | Shall issue. | | | | Washington | None\\ \\ Washington has an estate tax.((https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/washington-estate-tax.html)) | 6.50% | None. Some emission testing. | Shall issue. | | | | Wyoming | None | 4.00% | None | Unrestricted. Shall issue. | | |