Hmmmm. The shape of things to come.

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Hmmmm. The shape of things to come.

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124329282377252471.html

Maryland's fleeced taxpayers fight back.
""Marylanders with high incomes typically own second homes in tax friendlier states like Florida, Delaware, South Carolina and Virginia. So it's easy for them to change their residency."
I guess Washington will have to take steps to put a stop to such things. :roll:
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Re: Hmmmm. The shape of things to come.

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Second-home residencies happen all over the place. More than one Massachusetts resident tried to claim residency in New Hampshire, or at least tries to register their car(s) up there.
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