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    Feb 24, 2008, 09:29 AM
    Non-resident filing status when living overseas
    I was a US government employee, civilian, living and working overseas for 2007. Do I pay taxes as a non-resident for CA (where I am registered) or file as a resident even though I was not physically there?
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    Mar 14, 2008, 01:58 PM
    Most states tax expatriate U.S. citizens based on where they were last domiciled. I suspect you need to file as a resident of California under that general principle.
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    Mar 15, 2008, 10:10 AM
    California has an exception to being treated as a resident if you are outside of California for at least 546 days under an employment contract and do not have significant investment income.
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