8 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retired Taxpayers

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6. Nevada

Nevada, also known as The Silver State, is situated in the Western region of the United States and has a population of roughly 3.08 million.

It has an enjoyable climate nearly all year round and the topography is luxuriantly speckled with deserts and mountains.

But let’s not forget to add the other apparent factor: Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, is Nevada’s largest city.

If you don’t plan to gamble on your retirement savings, then Nevada is the hotspot to spend the remaining years of your retirement life—or, in other words, the golden years.

Retirees can easily cash in their retirement plans and collect their Social Security checks without worrying about a big state tax bill since there is no state income tax.

Additionally, there are no estate or heirloom taxes in Nevada, either.

We still have some tax-friendly states on our list! Don’t go anywhere!

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18 Responses

  1. I am astounded you have left out NH. Taxes were a primary consideration after I retired from the Army in 1992. We have have NO income tax or state sales tax in our state. Need I say more? In addition we have the lowest state tax on gasoline in New England. The argument that our high property taxes wipe out the other tax advantages does not fly!

  2. Utah would be a much better place to live than Nevada with its dependence upon gambling taxes.

    1. You got that right. People move to Las Vegas and live in Las Vegas because of the illusion it is cheaper than many other low cost retiree heavens in America.

  3. we live in Arkansas and we are at full retirement age. if we still work do we need to have taxes held out of our social security checks

  4. Does anyone have personal experience with retirement in South Carolina? Is it as tax-friendly as it sounds?

    1. No, it is not a tax friendly state for those moving there, particularly if you’re from NY. Government pensions are taxed and if you have a vacation home there, your home is taxed at a higher rate.

  5. Does anyone know if Arizona has an income tax for seniors? I’ve been thinking of moving there to be closer to family, but I would like a first-hand account from someone who retired there!

    1. You got that right. People move to Las Vegas and live in Las Vegas because of the illusion it is cheaper than many other low cost retiree heavens in America.

  6. cYes Gary, NH is the best kept secret in taxation. No income tax and no sales tax. However the cost of a donut (doughnut) is about $4.99 . The price of a four-pack Dove soap bars is $6.99. A large box of Mueller’s Spaghetti is $13.49. Must take the Standard Deduction
    and hope for the best outcome.

  7. I my self do don’t know but I am of the opinion ( from what I have read ) that the crime rate in South Carolina. is not something to brag about.

  8. No, it is not a tax friendly state for those moving there, particularly if you’re from NY. Government pensions are taxed and if you have a vacation home there, your home is taxed at a higher rate.

  9. What about Houston Texas? I just recently retired from the VA Hospital here in Virginia and I’m a Veteran. I lived there some years ago and loved it. Would it be wise? This is a commonwealth state and they tax everything.

  10. i retired to colombia south america on my sheep farm, live at one mile above sea level 4 degrees north of the equator where everyday is in the 70’s, no heating or cooling needed, living in the 3rd world is cheap, no hassle from government, come and go to the states when needed, only miss DQ and the soft ice cream, later……………………

    ps – retired military special forces from vietnam thru iraq and all the shitholes in between, even did time on the equador/colombian border during the narco wars, life here is better that the states

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