Discussion:California safe-harbor classification as non-resident
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| 4 June 2009 | |
| I want to ask those brilliant minds out there (you know who you are) about the California safe harbor to file as non-resident (TC Sec 17014).
My client has been absent from CA (living in the UK) for several years, since 2006. His domestic partner had a contract to work there, so he moved with his partner. In mid-2008 he started a job with a British company and he will be working there at least until the end of 2009, if not more. My question is, can he file as a CA non-resident claiming the safe harbor? He has been working in the UK all this time, but as self-employed. Does this also count toward the 546 days? …and he has CA ties, since he has a rental property, and is planning on returning at some point next year. Thank you! | |
| 4 June 2009 | |
| Also, does the TP qualify for the safe harbor since he got married in CA in 2008 before the passing of Proposition 8, and the marriage is still valid?
Thanks | |
Wonder Woman USA (talk|edits) said: | 4 June 2009 |
| If he's planning to return, CA will consider him a California resident. | |
| 4 June 2009 | |
| Yes, but I wonder if he can take the safe harbor(TC Sec 17014)and be considered a nonresident for CA income tax purposes since his spouse left the US with a employment-related contract and they both have been living in the UK for more than the 546 required days. Also, Does it make a difference if he files a CA return as MFS? Or he has to file MFJ to be able to claim the safe harbor rule?
Thank you! | |
