Taxes: The Most And Least Friendly States For Retirees

Shorebreak | Aug 26, 2013 | 4,035 posts since 2010

The key to making your nest egg last is to spend less money than you earn. Due to state tax law differences, however, you'll soon learn that where you live during retirement largely dictates what you spend.

http://www.today.com/money/taxes-most-least-friendly-states-retirees-8C10990277

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Ally6770 | Aug 26, 2013 | 1,910 posts since 2010

Here is a link for all states and all taxes.

Taxes by State

Ally6770 | Aug 26, 2013 | 1,910 posts since 2010

This state to state guide for retirees is from the Kipliger site.

State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees-Kiplinger

Shorebreak | Aug 26, 2013 | 4,035 posts since 2010

The Governor of Texas likes to brag about the low taxation in his state but it so happens that's not entirely true. The Tax Foundation found that homeowners in Texas paid the third highest in property taxes compared to home value. Only New Jersey and New Hampshire homeowners paid more.

Ally6770 | Aug 27, 2013 | 1,910 posts since 2010

He also is against the presidents healthcare law but is asking for 100 million for healthcare for his state.

Gov. Perry reverses course on Obamacare - The Hill's Congress Blog