How to avoid residency audits when you move to a tax-free state

HERE are 10 tips to avoid residency audits when you move to a tax-free state:

• Get a driver’s license in your new state.

• Register to vote in your new state.

• Open a bank account in your new locality.

• Change vehicle registrations.

• Update address on bills.

• Join social clubs in your new state.

• Join business associations in your new state.

• Change affiliations to religious groups in your new state

• Update your estate-planning documents to reflect the laws of your new state.

• Update your trust, will, and healthcare directives to include trustees and agents in your new state.

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Victor Santos Sy graduated Cum Laude from UE with a BBA and from Indiana State University with an MBA. Vic worked with SyCip, Gorres, Velayo (SGV – Andersen Consulting) and Ernst & Young before establishing Sy Accountancy Corporation in Pasadena, California.

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He has 50 years of experience in defending taxpayers audited by the IRS, FTB, EDD, BOE and other governmental agencies.  He is publishing a book on his expertise – “HOW TO AVOID OR SURVIVE IRS AUDITS.” Our readers may inquire about the book or email tax questions at [email protected].

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