Relocation Advisory

CALIFORNIA TO FLORIDA PROTOCOL

Stop Buying Real Estate. Start Buying Freedom.

Modern single-story house with stone, wood, and white exterior at sunset with landscaped front yard and paved driveway.

"Between the 14.4% State Tax, the Exit Tax proposals, and the eroding quality of life, your capital is under siege. We structure a lifestyle exit that reclaims your buying power."

The Financial Case
Market Index Verified: February 2026

Your Wealth: CA vs. FL

Metric

Newport Beach / Palo Alto

Lakewood Ranch

The Griffin Impact

What $3M Buys

~2,200 sq ft (1970s Remodel)

~5,000 sq ft (New Custom Estate)

+120% More Space

State Income Tax

Up to 14.4%

0%

Instant Raise

Capital Gains (State)

Taxed as Income (~13.3%)

0%

Full Retention

Property Tax Basis

Prop 13 (Locked)

Save Our Homes (Capped 3%)

Parallel Protection

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The Wealth Release Calculator

Annual Household Income ($)
The California Factor: Based on an estimated 13.3% effective state tax savings, this mathematical model estimates the additional mortgage principal you could potentially service using funds currently allocated to Sacramento. (Consult your CPA for an exact analysis of your liability).
Tax-Funded Buying Power
$1,977,635
This model illustrates the estimated additional asset value your projected tax savings could service at today's rates, allowing you to direct capital back into your own equity.

GRIFFIN TAKE

"Don't wait for retirement. The 'Save Our Homes' cap locks in your property tax assessment base. Every year you wait to buy in Florida is a year of tax protection you forfeit forever."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does California have an "Exit Tax"?

While proposed often (ACA 11), a wealth tax on exiting residents has not yet passed. However, tax attorneys warn that the 'Clawback' risk is highly active. CPAs advise that if you move but maintain active business operations, deferred compensation, or significant financial ties in CA, the FTB may attempt to continue taxing those specific income sources. We coordinate your real estate exit to align with your tax counsel's severance strategy.

What about Property Taxes (Prop 13)?

Prop 13 is highly protective, but Florida offers the 'Save Our Homes' cap, which tax professionals note functions similarly (a 3% annual cap on assessed value increases). The difference is the starting basis. Selling an aging $3M property in CA allows you to acquire a new, custom estate in FL—resetting your tax basis while vastly upgrading your physical footprint.

Is the 183-Day Rule enough for CA?

Tax experts generally agree the answer is no. California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB) does not strictly rely on day counts; they heavily weigh the 'Closest Connection Test' and your 'Center of Vital Interests.' (Where is your doctor? Your country club? Your family?). CPAs advise that you must decisively shift the center of gravity of your life to Florida. We secure the primary residence required to anchor that shift.