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

July 28, 2023 · By Retirees in USA Editorial Team · RETIREMENT INCOME
A man looking out at a forest from his home office, representing Alaska's tax-free frontier.
A senior man gazes at the forest, enjoying a peaceful and tax-free retirement in Alaska.

Alaska

Alaska, the Last Frontier, offers a unique retirement fund taxation viewpoint. For nature lovers and fiscal conservatives, the state’s tax policy and gorgeous scenery make it a great retirement spot.

Alaska generously taxes retirement savings. The state does not tax retirement income, including Social Security, pensions, and 401(k) and IRA payouts. Alaska is one of the tax-friendliest states in the U.S.

Alaska maintains a liberal retiree-friendly tax policy. Alaska has no sales tax and no state income tax. The state doesn’t tax estates or inheritances, conserving seniors’ wealth for future generations.

Potential retirees must comprehend Alaska’s tax exclusions and quirety property tax regulations. The state does not charge sales or income taxes, although certain towns and boroughs do, up to 7.5%. Local governments set property taxes, which vary substantially. Local taxes may raise living costs, making Alaska retirement planning important.

Even with these factors, Alaska’s tax advantages are enormous, making it a good choice for retirees trying to maximize their income. Retirees may live better without state income tax on retirement money and sales tax. Contact a financial professional to understand the tax ramifications of retiring in Alaska.

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

  1. Doug says:
    September 25, 2026 at 4:16 pm

    There is ambiguous language in the bill that they passed for the “Millionaire’s Tax” that lets them tax pensions, which they will do, guaranteed. The wording is vague enough to allow them to also start taxing Social Security benefits. Stay away from Washington State unless you want to end up destitute.

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  2. Walt1 says:
    September 21, 2026 at 6:53 pm

    Good article. Let’s see the government eliminate the federal income tax on capital gains on residential homes. Currently, we pay capital gains tax as a single person on any gain over $250,000 and, as a married couple filing jointly, on any gain over $500,000.

    This would help many Americans!

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  3. Walt1 says:
    September 21, 2026 at 6:47 pm

    Good article. I only wish the next no tax is on the capital gain of your principal (residential) home. Let’s do away with the $250,000 tax exemption if single and $500,000 if married filing jointly tax exemption and make it a 0% capital gains tax. Inflation is the key culprit in the appreciation of property values and also creates increased costs for all products and services.

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  4. Lori says:
    September 12, 2026 at 4:25 am

    Lou Masko, I’m a florida native, and it is entirely untrue that you don’t pay property taxes after 25 years

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  5. Lori says:
    September 12, 2026 at 4:21 am

    You forgot the state of Washington. We don’t have a state income tax for people who earn less than $1 million a year

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  6. george reed says:
    September 12, 2026 at 4:03 am

    attention imbeciles! Duh, the article is titled “12 States That Won’t Touch Your Pension, 401(k), or Social Security” that means they don’t tax those 3 forms of income…what it doesn’t mean is that you get out of paying property taxes, flood insurance, home insurance, etc…Jesus, how f____n’ stupid can you be!

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  7. Holly Wood-Derenia says:
    September 12, 2026 at 1:25 am

    How come you only showed Alabama show the other states too

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  8. Katrina says:
    July 27, 2026 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve been in my Florida home for 34 years and I’m now 63. I’ve never heard of what you are saying about not paying property taxes after 25 years and being 65. Is this something new ?

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  9. ellen Select title criswell says:
    June 29, 2026 at 9:10 am

    you still pay property taxes if you own your home over 25 years. I am 77 and have lived in my home 26 years and pay over 3000 a year in taxes. Get your facts straight.

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  10. Tom Ford says:
    June 26, 2026 at 12:25 pm

    Thats what I would expect coming from a wanta B USCG sailor. Puddle Jumper DC 2nd class. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

    Reply
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