Why Do You Ask if I Have Any Continuing Ties or Plans to Return to a State?
When preparing your US tax return, we must determine if you are still considered a resident for state tax purposes.
Some states have strict rules that may require you to continue filing a state tax return even after moving abroad. You may be considered a resident if you:
- Maintain significant ties to the state, such as owning property, maintaining a driver’s license, voter registration, or bank accounts there
- Own a vehicle registered in the state
- List a state address as your primary residence for official or legal purposes
- Plan for your absence to be temporary, to return in the future
Even if you’re physically living abroad, certain states—including California, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Virginia—are known for aggressively pursuing expats for state taxes based on ongoing connections.
If you think you might have ties to your former state or plans to return, your Greenback accountant will carefully review your situation and advise whether a state tax return is required.
For more detailed information about how state taxes work for expats, visit our State Taxes Guide.
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