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Saturday, August 20, 2005
Texas Marine told he's not state resident, must pay higher tuition
This is happening in our Commander in Chief's "Home state". This is ridiculous; he can vote there; drive there, but isn't a resident for school purposes? Isn't he protected by the Serviceman's Readjustment Act on this one?
Please pass on to all organizations that can help this brave Marine whom served his time and only wants his education in his home state.
C.A.M.
Sgt/USMC/1991-1998
PS: I would be curious to know if he pays state taxes in Texas as well as his vehicle registration...the school claims he does not meet State residency requirements.
I got the above in a series of three emails, and I pieced them to gether for posting. I cannot include the article that is being referred to, as it is copyrighted.
If my memory serves me correctly, in most states, a servicemember has to pay state taxes in his "DECLARED" home of record. And, he must also file in the state that he is currently residing as a result of military orders. If the taxes of his current residence is more than that paid to his home of record, he must pay the difference. I am a layman, and did not serve in Texas or many other states so please ask a CPA practicing in the state of Texas this question.
~G
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