Retired earlier this year and bought a home in Florida to use about 6 months of the year to escape winter. Has anyone done this and claimed the homestead exemption for Florida while keeping their current home in another state? I assume I would lose the homestead exemption I currently have on the property up north.
The state up north has a state income tax and Florida does not. If I homestead in Florida, would I still be required to pay income taxes prorated for the time spent up north?
Curious if others have done this and if there are any issues or items to consider. Seems like if I am going to split my time, I should homestead in the state with the more favorable tax situation. Any info from your experiences would be appreciated, thanks.
The state up north has a state income tax and Florida does not. If I homestead in Florida, would I still be required to pay income taxes prorated for the time spent up north?
Curious if others have done this and if there are any issues or items to consider. Seems like if I am going to split my time, I should homestead in the state with the more favorable tax situation. Any info from your experiences would be appreciated, thanks.