Travel and Vacations: The most tax-friendly places to retire

Where you live can make a lot of difference in how far your retirement dollars stretch, and the story goes way beyond which states have no income tax. Originally appeared in Kiplinger:

By Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine


Best: No. 1, Alaska

State income tax: None

State sales tax: None

Inheritance tax: No

Taxes? The Last Frontier State actually gives residents money for living there, distributed from its Permanent Fund, an oil wealth savings account administered by the state: Every man, woman and child who has lived in Alaska for at least one year received a 2009 dividend of $1,305. There's no income tax, no state sales tax, and only 25 municipalities even levy a property tax. Some municipalities impose local sales taxes of up to 7%, however.


I would like to add that Alaska has many services for the elderly, retired, veterans and low income individuals.


In addition, Alaska also offers:

Heating Cost assistance:

Subsistence Hunting, Fishing and Trapping permits;

Low cost licenses for anyone over 60;

Low unemployment compared to the Lower 48;

Consistent values for your home investment;

Clean air, fresh water and a friendly attitude.


Who’s No. 2?


Best: No. 2, Wyoming


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