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Ive read many reports of CA going after pilots but never NY, unless they owned property in the state.

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Originally Posted by ImSoSuss (Post 3715830)

DFW would be the best.

Living in Dallas is like eating at Applebees.

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Originally Posted by biigD (Post 3716395)

Living in Dallas is like eating at Applebees.

I don't disagree with that but for Balki it would be a very good starter base for his American adventures, then he can go from there.

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Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 3716210)

Short answer...

If you legitimately live in another state and can prove it (yes you have to prove it), then you don't pay taxes in CA/NY in that case. As long as you follow all the rules. Might have to pay some small fees for local worker benefits such as STD, but not income tax.

If you move overseas you could be subject to full state taxes in your last state of residence indefinitely. As you are considered to be "anchored" there while abroad. Unless you renounce US citizenship. So better to firmly establish residence in a non-tax state before moving abroad.

Be aware that deep blue/high tax states are very aggressive about pursuing their subjects who try to escape and take their money with them. You need to understand all the applicable rules and comply. They are very good, and aggressive, at catching you otherwise. If you own a house, or get a W2 for several hundred large in their state, you are on their radar.

Long answer.. talk to a good tax accountant with experience in these issues. It's complicated and can vary by state, although federal law will generally protect you if you move to a free state such as NV/FL.

You have to PAY to get STDs in CA? Man, they nickel and dime you for everything.

Anyone know the most junior hire CA and FO 320/737 LAX?

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Originally Posted by westcoastb (Post 3716855)

anyone know the most junior hire ca and fo 320/737 lax?

320 - ca - 1/2019
320 - fo - 9/2023
737 - ca - 5/2022
737 - fo - 9/2023

Considering the commute from LAS.

Any comparisons on PHX vs LAX 320 for commutability?

Looking at OT, PHX seems to have better trips in general and only serving one base seems like a pro from a commuting standpoint.
But ONT is already as far of a drive as I’m currently making on my existing commute.

Appreciate any insight from those on the west coast.

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Originally Posted by skruts (Post 3717041)

While I did commute to Phx when I was at a certain regional airline. I now commute to lax. Being on reserve is kind of a toss up as you can be assigned LAX,SNA, or ONT. You have the ability to preference your trips in open time when on reserve which is nice when there are trips out of LAX. I have done the drive from LAS to ONT it’s about 3 hours not terrible if you have a fuel efficient car.
As far as commuting to LAX there really isn’t an easier commute IMO 30 to 40 flights a day. First one out leaves at 515am gets in about 0630. Last one out of LAX leaves generally between 10pm and 11pm. So you can basically make any trip commutable. Most trips start with redeyes anyways. So commuting in is never an issue. I would say the pro of PHX is it has no co base and there isn’t a lot of competition. Con of PHX lots of 4 leg days and I’ve heard there’s a few salty dogs in the left seat over there.(unconfirmed)
I’ve been in LAX for a year and a half now and everyone I’ve flown with has been awesome to work with. I have no complaints about the LAX base.

Thanks for the reply Rick and Co !

How does the travel among the LA area bases work? If you live on the west side and get an ONT trip, the 1.5hr drive is on you (mileage etc)? Do they cover parking at SNA/ONT as well as LAX I assume? Or can you pref LAX/ONT/SNA when you're on reserve to lessen the chance of having to drive all across the southland to get to work?