What is the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act?

WHAT IS THE MILITARY SPOUSE RESIDENCY RELIEF ACT? The MSRRA deals with the residency, taxes, and voting rights of a military spouse. In general terms, the MSRRA lets a military spouse claim residency in their home state if they moved to a new state with their service member as a result of military orders. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? 24 Spouses generally will only have to pay state income tax to their home state. Spouses can still vote in their home state via absentee ballot. Spouses can file to qualify for a personal property tax exemption. WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS? A spouse doesn't get to choose which state is their home state. That has to be established. A spouse may still need a driver's license in the state they PCS to. Income from the sale of real/rental property is taxable in the State where the property was located. Worried more about earning income than income taxes? The Military Spouse Program offers many MyCAA approved courses to prepare you for a portable, on-demand career that is suitable for a life full of PCS orders. Learn more at MilitarySpouseProgram.com MILITARY SPOUSE PROGRAM A RESOURCE OF BRIGHTON COLLEGE (800)354-1254