what state am I a resident of??

[TWC612]

I was born in and lived in Connecticut until I was 14.
My parents and I moved to Beijing, China in 1998. They still pay state taxes for Connecticut.
I graduated and moved to California in 2001, and lived there from 8/2001 until 5/2002. My driver's license is from California.
I started college in Massachusetts in 8/2002, and registered a car here last May.
Last year, I lived in Massachusetts 12 out of 12 months, and only left for a week here and there during school vacations.
But, my license is from California, and my parents, on whom I am a dependent, pay Connecticut taxes.
Which state do I pay state taxes for??

 

[Snipes5]

It is foolish for your parents to pay connecticut state taxes unless they have CT source income. If they have no CT source income, and don't live there, they are not CT residents.

You are a resident in the state in which you reside. You generally pay taxes in the state in which you either work or reside. For most people, this is the same place.

If you get pulled over, you will probably get a ticket for being a MA resident and not having an MA license.

Snipes