domicile states...what does that mean?

I've heard the term domicile state a few times while I've been poking around...I am in MA right now, and keep hearing they are a domicile state, which scares me.
I am thinking of legally switching my state side residency to Florida (my parents happen to live there and said I could "move in" with them). That way I wouldn't have to file state income taxes (Florida is state tax free).
Does this make sense?

We did that - switched our domicile from MN (a "domicile" state) to WA (no state income tax, also where DH's family lives) just to simplify our tax situation.  Totally worth it, as many states do not recognize taxes paid in another country.

Thank you. That does seem like the easiest way to avoid filing state taxes.

OMG! I hadn't even thought of this issue? After move to UK, do I have to file "state" taxes anywhere? If so, where? My driver's license (you know, reading this board has so totally messed with my head that I can't remember the Am. spelling!) was issued in NC (where I currently live) but I won't be a resident of NC after I move.

I know that military families have an official "resident address". Are ExPats required to have one, as well?

Paula

Paula, I can tell you for sure that NC is a non-domicile state (cause that's where I'm from! ).  You'll need to file state taxes for 2005, of course, but from 2006 onward, you won't need to do so unless you've got some sort of income coming out of the state.

Thanks, Lola, for the reply. Paula

My dad explained Domicile to me (he's an attorney in PA), but I don't really truly understand it. I am using my parents' address as my US address, but keeping my VA driver's license. I am getting off the tax roles in VA and am not on them anymore in PA. I was told the amount I'll be earning (part time, under 20hrs at min. wage) will not be enough to pay income taxes in the US. I just hope that is the case.

If i move more permanently, I'll have to look into those non-domicile states I know Oregon is one.

Paula, I can tell you for sure that NC is a non-domicile state (cause that's where I'm from! ).  You'll need to file state taxes for 2005, of course, but from 2006 onward, you won't need to do so unless you've got some sort of income coming out of the state.

Thanks Lola. I was wondering that too, since we are about to move from NC. I was considering changing to TX where my parents are because they have no income tax, but if NC is no problem then I don't have to go to that effort.