If I Get My Licence In My Current Duty Station Will It Affect my State Taxes Or Home Of Record?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:50:48 -0500

I am currently stationed at Ft.Leavenworth, KS and enlisted in California.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jan 15 at 2015 1:35 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:35:29 -0500

Check out this helpful link about all the different States and their military residents. Remember you get free tax services on post and they will all be able to answer questions like this.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/taxes/l/blstatetax.htm

State Income Tax Guide for Military Members

Different states have different rules for taxing military pay and military retired pay. Here is a state-by-state list of current state laws and requirements for the taxation of military pay and military retired pay.

Response by SPC Matthew Birkinbine made Jan 15 at 2015 2:20 AM

SPC Matthew Birkinbine — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:20:28 -0500

It shouldn't. Your state of legal residence once you raise your right hand is the state you signed the dotted line in. As mentioned above, if you need help determining 100%, check with your local legal assistance office. I've gotten my USAREUR license when I was in Germany, a motorcycle license in Oklahoma and Georgia, but my "home of record" remains Michigan. I've heard, haven't personally tried, but have heard, it is difficult to effect a change of "home of record". Something also to consider is that "home of record" is how far the army will pay you to move to when you ETS. Make sure your Home of Record is where you want to be.