An individual who maintains a permanent place of abode in this Commonwealth is taxable as a resident even though he may be domiciled elsewhere. What does Pennsylvania domicile mean?Domicile is intended to be permanent rather than temporary, whereas residence means living in a particular locality and requires mere physical presence. A person who has a domicile outside the commonwealth can still be considered a resident of Pennsylvania for personal income tax purposes. Domicile refers to the place you call home permanently. Your domicile is important for legal purposes such as paying taxes, voting, and claiming benefits. An Affidavit of Domicile is a legal document that serves as a sworn statement used to establish the residence or domicile of a deceased person. Generally, a domicile is your legal permanent base, and a residence is where you currently live. The following list contains some of the factors courts have considered as indicative of an intent to establish domicile in a new state.