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

  1. 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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  2. 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.

    Reply
  3. 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
  4. Lou Matsko says:
    June 5, 2026 at 11:40 pm

    We moved to Florida from Illinois where property taxes are 1/3 of that in Illinois based on the property value. No tax on groceries or medications. Vehicle stickers are 1/4 the cost compared to Illinois. If you own a home for 25 years in Florida and are 65, you pay no property taxes. I can go on and on about how less you are taxed in Florida compared to Illinois plus you don’t need a snow shovel.

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  5. Diane Liptak says:
    June 5, 2026 at 6:06 am

    We left Illinois as taxation is too high for everyone, including retirees, and moved to Florida because we heard there was no state tax and cost of living was lower. We should have done more research. Between taxes and insurance Florida has been no bargain either.

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  6. Diane Liptak says:
    June 5, 2026 at 6:00 am

    Florida has figured out how to compensate in other ways. Counties take out unapproved loans with us as guarantors, and they do try to levy sales tax increases (for school buildings and pornography books) and Sheriff’s office issues (like new offices – when unused county offices are like rabbits here, and their own new range). They tax your pensions and SS if you make too much of either, and 401(k)s also. AND. Florida has taken overdevelopment of its fragile ecosystems to the point where there is not enough potable water available for those of us already living here. If you are moving here, for your own sake
    reconsider. Many counties are dumping so much fertilizer and bug control chemicals directly into the waterways that they and the aquifers are contaminated, as well as allowing Cemex and other major corps to allow runoff from the quaries to drain into the aquifers and Not require them to prevent it or clean it up after the fact! Yup. You might want to look elsewhere. Not much clean water anywhere in Florida any more. And you will be paying for infrastructure with your pensions here as developers are not always required to do so. And don’t forget Insurance! Florida is, if it isn’t already, going to require Everyone in Florida to carry flood insurance. Have a nice day! Hopefully elsewhere if you read this in time!

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  7. Ramona Kalb says:
    May 16, 2026 at 9:58 pm

    IL is a lie. People move cause taxes are so bad. Best get your info straight

    Reply
  8. Carla Maye says:
    May 13, 2026 at 1:25 am

    Your web site is terrible

    Reply
  9. Frederick Garred says:
    May 12, 2026 at 5:33 am

    I wholeheartedly agree!

    Reply
  10. james ciandella says:
    May 11, 2026 at 5:09 pm

    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

    Reply
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