GA State Taxes?

Question

I live in Japan. I must file taxes with Federal IRS, but do I need to file in GA? I have no property in GA, do not work in GA, receive no income in GA...all I have is my driver's license and I list my mother (in GA) as my stateside address when needed. I get different answers depending on what number I call.

Answer 1

Most states say that you retain your residency in that state even if you move overseas. Were you a resident of GA before you moved to Japan? If yes did you take any steps to change residency to a state such as FL or TX. Do you intend to move back to GA when you return to the U.S. If not, and you only have a driver's license in GA, no, bank accts., no voter registration, no car registration or any other thing that a resident would have then I would say forget filing in GA. If you get a notice just tell GA that the address you are using is simply a mailing address and you are not a GA resident.