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    26 days ago

    So the difference in the US is if you move to a different voting area, there’s nothing requiring you to report your location to the government, so they would have no way of knowing that you live there.

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        15 days ago

        Sure you pay taxes, but that doesnt always include telling the state where you live. Some states dont have income taxes relying instead on property taxes (which only applies if you own a home) and sales taxes (which arent affiliated with an address). Almost all states that have income taxes also have a minimum amount of money you have to make before you need to file taxes. If you work in the home or part time, there’s a decent chance you dont have to file state taxes; they just pull money from your paycheck (if it’s a legitimate job).

        Additionally, voting and tax filing are typically 6-ish months apart, so if you’ve moved, the location won’t be accurate.