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Leaving California for Tax Reasons: Why Moving Is Only the First Step
For California tax purposes, moving out of the state is important, but it is not always enough. The Franchise Tax Board may examine whether the taxpayer truly changed domicile, whether the taxpayer remained a California resident, whether the taxpayer’s absence from California was temporary or transitory, and whether any income remains California-source even after the move.