what is my tax domicile 
your tax domicile is your permanent home where you pay your state income tax the bottom lineyou may live in many places or even own multiple homes but you can only have one domicile when you reach the age of majority previously your domicile is the home you share with your parent or legal guardian it is possible to relocate to a new domicile but it takes time and effort to establish a legal intent to make your new domicile your permanent home it is the location where you register your car your pet your vote and pay your state taxes a legal term domicile is defined by the state or country and its courts have jurisdiction to administer your estate probate your will when you die and assess your state income taxes in addition your legal domicile informs your child support and alimony in the case of a divorce 