Alinda Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 We are ready to make the leap to full-time, planning on selling the condo but will be leaving some things in storage. Is there anyway to keep Oregon as domicile without owning property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 It can be done, start at the DMV and ask about "Continuous Traveler" status for your driver's licence. More to it than that but it will get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Traveler Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Forgive me, but why would you want to keep Oregon as a domicile? When we lived there, both my financial advisor and tax man hated it. They said it's horrible for retirees and taxes. They were both thrilled when we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 They were both thrilled when we left. So neither of them liked you ? Sorry , Just had to ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 There are a few income items that are not subject to tax in Oregon. I know Social Security is one, but I'm not sure about the others. At any rate, if I had any income subject to Oregon's rather high income tax, I'd certainly choose another state as a domicile if I were a fulltimer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Let me first welcome you to the Escapee forums! I hope that you find what you are seeking with us here. Is there anyway to keep Oregon as domicile without owning property? The ownership of real estate is not a factor in your domicile, but you will need to have an address that is acceptable to the state for your driver's license and vehicle registration. I know that Stanley is correct that Oregon has a "Continuous Traveler" option but not having been an OR resident I have very limited knowledge of it. You might find it helpful in understanding the issues if you would like to read this article which I wrote some years ago for the Escapees magazine about domicile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alinda Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thank you so much! We will read the article and check into the "continuous traveler" with DMV. We are retired military with a disability rating resulting in little taxable income outside of social security so don't see a huge advantage to changing domicile. We did meet with the attorney at the rally in Goshen last March and if I understood correctly leaving items in storage, returning for a doctor visit, bank accounts, etc would muddy the water and possibly complicate things. With family here it just seems that it might be less complicated to keep Oregon as domicile, at least for now. We appreciate any more thoughts on the matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medico Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I would also like to welcome you to Escapees. You do not need to live in your domicile state. You just need an official mailing address in that state, whether it is Oregon or Florida. Florida, as do many states, allows the use of a mail forwarding service address to be used as your official mailing address. I feel even a little tax is too much when you are on a fixed income. That is one reason why we chose a NO INCOME TAX state. There are 3 such states mentioned most often, Florida, Texas and S.D. If you do decide to move your domicile, check out all the various things that might change, including not only taxes, but cost of living, insurance, etc. With an official mailing address, you can then get your driver's license and register your vehicles, and register to vote, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Nevada does not have an income tax and is RV friendly. We use a mail service and the DMV told us to list " full time RV'er " in the physical address slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blrsmith Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 And Escapees helped us immeasurably changing our domicile from OH to TX in 2012. We couldn't had it so smooth without them! Same for Florida and SD since they now have mailing advantages for all 3 states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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