State Tax Nexus Checker

Just because you moved abroad doesn't mean your former US state stopped taxing you. Some states aggressively pursue former residents for years. Check your state's position and the factors that create lingering tax nexus.

Select your former state

🔴 Red = high nexus risk | 🟢 Green = no state income tax

Nexus factors — which apply to you?

Tick any that apply after your departure:

Own/maintain a home in the state — even a vacation home counts as a strong nexus factor

Still hold a driver's license from the state

Registered to vote in the state

Primary bank account in the state

Operate a business in the state

Spouse/family still lives in the state

Spend 30+ days per year in the state

Earn income sourced in the state (clients, property, etc.)

State nexus assessment

Breaking nexus — steps to take

💡 9 States with no income tax: FL, NV, TX, WA, AK, WY, SD, NH (interest/dividends only), TN (eliminated 2021). If you don't have firm ties to a particular state, consider a domicile in one of these states before departing — it can permanently eliminate state income tax obligation.