Spend fewer than 183 days in a country and you are automatically not tax resident there — right? Not necessarily.

The 183-day rule is one of the most repeated ideas in international tax planning, but it is often misunderstood.

In Episode 5 of the SLOGOLD — Plan B & Global Optionality Podcast, we explain why counting days may be only one part of determining tax residence.

We examine factors such as your permanent home, family, business activities, economic and social ties, habitual residence and the domestic tax-residence rules of each country. We also look at what can happen when two jurisdictions consider the same person tax resident and how tax treaties may help resolve dual-residence situations. The episode material specifically develops the permanent-home, center-of-vital-interests, habitual-abode and later nationality concepts in the treaty context.

You’ll also discover why constantly moving between countries does not necessarily make someone “tax resident nowhere,” and why establishing a clear, defensible tax residence can be important for banking and international compliance.

In this episode:
183-day rules • tax residency • permanent home • center of vital interests • habitual abode • dual tax residence • tax treaties • international mobility • banking compliance • global tax planning

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, accounting, investment or financial advice. Tax-residence rules vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances. Seek qualified professional advice before acting.