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Yes, it is possible to have residency in two states – but there are a few asterisks attached to that “yes.” Residency rules vary from state to state, and what's allowed in one place might not fly in another.

An individual is considered a Connecticut resident for income tax purposes if he or she maintained a permanent place of abode here during the tax year and spent more than 183 days here (i.e., Connecticut days).

The 183 Day Rule is Not All It Seems It is true that you are considered a resident of California if you are in the state longer than 183 days (they are cumulative days, by the way, not consecutive), but the applicable “days rule” is more lenient in other states.

You are a resident for the current taxable year if: Connecticut was your domicile (permanent legal residence) for the entire taxable year; or. You maintained a permanent place of abode in Connecticut during the entire taxable year and spent a total of more than 183 days in Connecticut during the taxable year.

What documents do I need to bring to the DMV? Two forms of identification, as detailed below. Proof of Social Security Number. Proof of Connecticut residency. Proof of legal presence in the U.S. Name change documentation (if applicable)

You are a resident for the current taxable year if: Connecticut was your domicile (permanent legal residence) for the entire taxable year; or. You maintained a permanent place of abode in Connecticut during the entire taxable year and spent a total of more than 183 days in Connecticut during the taxable year.

Acceptable documents include: Computer-generated bill or statement from a bank or mortgage company, utility company, doctor or hospital.

Each state sets its own residency criteria. The best known of these is the 183-day test, in which individuals are considered a resident of that state if they spent over 183 days (half the year) in that state in a calendar year. This rule is a generalization and some states have differing requirements.

A Connecticut Resident is an individual that is domiciled in Connecticut for the entire tax year. If you maintained a permanent place of abode in Connecticut and spent more than 183 days in the state, you are also considered to be a resident.