Domicile Test for Residency
In addition to the 183-day rule, Revenue MN State employs a domicile test to determine residency. Your domicile is your permanent home, the place you intend to return to after being away. Factors considered include where you vote, have a driver's license, own property, and maintain business connections. Even if you spend less than 183 days in Minnesota, you may still need to file a Minnesota tax return if the state is your domicile. Changing domicile requires both physical presence in a new location and intent to make it your permanent home.