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Over the last decade, many people and businesses have shown interest in relocating to tax-friendly states. People from high-tax states such as New York have looked into moving to tax-friendly states such as Florida and Texas. Covid-19 has accelerated this trend. With people working remotely, many individuals have been actively looking to move to places with lower costs of living.
According to a report, nearly 1,000 people a day are moving to Florida. This is no surprise, as Florida offers lower living costs, more tax advantages, and many career opportunities. Although people from all over the country have moved to Florida, the majority of migrants have been from New York. In addition, a lot of the people relocating to tax-friendly states are those who work in finance, real estate, and technology sectors, as they are high-wage earners and highly mobile.
Recently, CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk relocated o Texas, one of the states without a state-issued income or estate tax. Similarly, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Starwood Capital, amongst other high-profile financial firms are allegedly planning to move to South Florida.
Although the concept of lower taxes is exciting, there are many factors to consider when looking to relocate to tax-friendly states. Before making a move, consider these:
Other Financial Factors:
While most of the relocation talk is brought by tax benefits, there are other financial factors to consider. A full cost-benefit analysis should be completed in order to make a smart decision about relocating. For example, lot of individuals and businesses are drawn to South Florida because of the tax advantages, in addition to the availability and low costs of commercial space.
Industry Benefits:
When looking to relocate, it is important to consider if the state would be a good fit for your business or individual career needs. Realistically, many companies do not have the resources to relocate all of their employees. Therefore, a good understanding of the talent pool in the area is key. In addition, many local authorities are choosing to develop industry-specific metropolitan areas. Knowing if the state you are looking at follows this trend could be a huge business advantage.
Connectivity:
While all tax-friendly states have international airports, not all of them have the same connections. This is important for companies and individuals that have international connections. For example, a company or individual that works closely with the Caribbean and Latin America, would likely benefit from relocating to Miami. Understanding all the logistics of the move in both a national and international level will be key for a successful move.
Space:
Every company and individual requieres different space accommodations. Understanding all space factors is key for relocating. Knowing what type of office and/or space will be needed will make it a smoother transition. In addition, becoming familiar with the real estate in the area will make it easier to fulfill your non-business space needs.
Culture:
Being familiar with the state’s culture is very important. For a smoother transition, it is key that the culture and values of the people around you align with your own. Spending some time in the state you are considering will help you figure out if it is the best fit for you/ your company.
Overall, there are a lot of factors that should be considered when moving to a tax-friendly state. Research is key to finding out if relocating is best for individuals and businesses. In addition, it is important to consider that enjoying tax benefits does not happen overnight. Individuals and businesses looking to relocate should also consider income taxes, capital gains taxes, corporate taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes. Make sure you consult with your legal and tax professionals before moving. Taking all of this into consideration will help you make the best decision for you and/or your company.
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