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12 States That Won’t Touch Your Pension, 401(k), or Social Security

· By Retirees in USA Editorial Team · RETIREMENT INCOME
A couple gardening in Tennessee, enjoying their retirement years.
A smiling retired couple strolls through their sunny garden, enjoying the tax-friendly lifestyle of Tennessee.

Tennessee

Tennessee, known for its music, diversified landscapes, and Southern charm, is a culturally rich and tax-friendly area for retirees. The Volunteer State attracts retirees by not taxing retirement income.

Tennessee has no income tax on wages and no investment income tax. All retirement income, including Social Security, pensions, and 401(k) and IRA distributions, is free from state taxes. This insurance may provide seniors additional money to enjoy their retirement.

Tennessee offers tax advantages beyond retirement income. Tennessee has no estate or inheritance tax, simplifying estate planning for retirees. The 7% state sales tax on prescription drugs does not apply to seniors, lessening their financial burden.

But I have to mention that Tennessee retirees must know about major tax exclusions. With county-specific property tax rates, the state’s liberal income tax laws may be costly for homeowners. Tennessee’s grocery sales tax raises living costs.

These qualities make Tennessee an intriguing retirement destination. The lack of income and estate taxes might save a lot. As usual, future retirees should contact a financial professional to understand Tennessee’s tax situation.

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10 comments on “12 States That Won’t Touch Your Pension, 401(k), or Social Security”

  4. all the rest of the states should be tax free for seniors on social security ny nj cal are hard to live in because of high prices

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  6. You know, I have always heard people gripe about Tennessee taxing food. Oh. well. You don’t have a state income tax and things are relatively cheaper here. And you have to pay for government one way or another, right? Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s…

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  7. This site is so hard to navigate. It always has interesting subjects so you click on but there are so many adds that you can never actually find the article. Which I will now unfollow.

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  8. I just moved from a state that won’t hurt my SS income to a state who may hurt me? I don’t make a whole lot so I’m considered poor. It could possibly change in my future and I see I will be hurt by my new state. Wonderful. I hate the state I left and returned to my birth state and they will hurt me every chance they get. Thanks for keeping me happy in my senior years, NOT! 😠

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  9. Is it really true about “Texas does not tax income. All income—including Social Security, pensions, and 401(k) and IRA distributions—is tax-free. This may help retirees save more money”? I think this is not fact, cannot talk about other states, I leave in Texas.

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