Do military spouses have to become a state resident at a new duty station?

Question

I have always been told that we do not have to change over that we are still perminate residents of the state we came from. I Really do not want to change over. Does any one know for sure?

Answer 1

No. But if your spouse is EMPLOYED in the State you are stationed in, he or she will have to pay State income taxes there (and possibly to their home State as well). When I was stationed in Hawaii, my wife worked a nice civilian office job in downtown Honolulu. But, we were both residents of Indiana, not Hawaii. However, since her earnings were in Hawaii, she had to file in both Hawaii AND Indiana. That really sucked.

Answer 2

No you don't, nor does your spouse. the military has your spouses state of residence in their 201 file. Other wise as they were to ETS, everyone could claim Alaska as their residence and get paid very well doing a d.i.t.y move.

Answer 3

I'm going to say no. At least when I served in the early 90's the answer would have been no. At that time, while in the army the soldier didn't have to change residency either. Like I said, it was 92 when I got out so things could have changed since than..................Damn, I'm getting OLD. lol

Answer 4

No. You dont have to change your address or home of record or anything. You can keep your driver's lincense, your vehicle plates, or whatever! As long as you have an address back where you from, ie your parent's or sister's or any relatives. To vote, all you can ask for "absentee" voter's ballot. You can get that from your spouses' unit Voting officer.

Answer 5

actually depends on the state you move to. CA, for instance, requires you to transfer your DL and Car registration(if it is in the civilian spouses' name ) over to CA. But most people don't do it. As long as you can get your renewals easily(by mail or whatever) you can continue to keep your old ones.