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Becoming a resident of South Dakota is easy. Some say too easy

The article from MSN discusses how South Dakota has become a haven for individuals looking to establish residency with minimal requirements, primarily due to its lenient laws on residency and vehicle registration. This ease of establishing residency has attracted people from across the U.S., particularly those looking to benefit from South Dakota's favorable tax environment, including no state income tax. Critics argue that this has led to an influx of "paper residents" who claim residency for tax purposes without any real intention of living there, potentially undermining local governance and community integrity. The state's laws allow for residency to be established simply by obtaining a South Dakota driver's license, registering a vehicle, and spending a minimal amount of time in the state, which some residents and officials believe is too easy and could be exploited. This situation has sparked debates about the implications for local services, voting rights, and the fairness of tax systems.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/becoming-a-resident-of-south-dakota-is-easy-some-say-too-easy/ar-AA1wr3Nd ]