Hello all!
First I'd like to thank the members of this forum. I've been reading posts and learning a lot from everyone for several years now. Having visited the Philippines (Cebu/Palawan, pre-pandemic), I am now moving forward with my plan to move there as an expat. I've been working for years to get my financial ducks in a row, and am now starting to sort out the logistics prior to my move (at least a year out for my final escape).
I'm sure I'll have tons of questions between now and then, but my current question regards choosing a state of residency. Like most, I've narrowed down choices to those most tax friendly of states. I currently reside in Arizona, so establishing residency in Nevada wouldn't be much of a stretch. However I have friends/family in Tenessee and could establish a tax-friendly residency there, with the added bonus of not needing to use a mail forwarding service.
Flying to and from the TN address would be a bit more complicated from the Philippines. My question is to those who have established residency here in the U.S. , how much did you take ease of access into conisderation? I can't imagine I will be making this trip more than once per year if that but I am interested in any words of wisdom you have to offer on this subject. I'm sure there has to be more to consider than just taxes etc.
Thanks again for all the great information to this point, and any help you can provide in the future!
Incidentally, I hope to visit again as soon as travel opens up. I'm looking at Cebu, Bohol and Negros as initial spots to live. Feedback on any good places on those islands are welcome and appreciated.
Regards,
Mitch