They live more than half the year in Florida that has no income tax. Is it possible to divide their income according to ratio of residence? But there is no way to indicate their particular calendar in a part-year Virginia return. Their income is from pensions and social security.
@IRonMaN I already asked where they vote and didn't get an answer. Knowing the politics of some of the people in those two states, I figured the answer was "both." I don't know if either state requires a declaration of homestead, or allows a homeowner to have more than one. My bet is that when they sell the Virginia house, they'll want to claim it was their principal residence two out of the last five. But then, can half-years be counted for Section 121 purposes?
Half years can count for 121. Days are commonly used.
Florida has an affidavit of residence.
Greta- they can't claim part year residency every year. That won't fly. They need to have a principal place of residence/domicile. If the facts support it, each can be domiciled in a different state.
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