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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
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A happy couple laughs while reviewing their retirement savings on a tablet in the warm Florida sun.

Florida

Florida’s retiree-friendly tax laws complement its sunny beaches, rich landscapes, and year-round mild temperature. Many retirees flock to Florida because of its bright stance on retirement income taxes.

The state’s generous retirement income policy and other tax breaks may improve a retiree’s net income. Florida doesn’t tax estates or inheritances, so retirees may pass on their wealth to their heirs. The state’s sales tax is 6% but doesn’t charge food or medication, two major retiree expenses.

Retirees should regard Florida’s taxes like any other state. The state’s absence of income tax is a huge benefit, but retirees should consider property taxes. Florida’s property tax rates vary by county and are typical for the U.S. Property taxes may increase the cost of living depending on where one lives in the state.

Florida’s tax benefits attract retirees. State retirement income tax policy and other tax perks boost living standards. Before retiring in Florida, always with a financial counselor to understand the tax situation.

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

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

    Your web site is terrible

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

    I wholeheartedly agree!

    Reply
  4. 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
  5. Charles says:
    May 8, 2026 at 1:46 pm

    South Carolina does not tax either.

    Reply
  6. jay clark says:
    April 27, 2026 at 2:03 am

    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…

    Reply
  7. Terri says:
    April 26, 2026 at 1:20 pm

    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.

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth S. Arsenault says:
    April 26, 2026 at 12:37 am

    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. Some Texan says:
    April 25, 2026 at 3:50 am

    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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  10. Michael Schubert says:
    April 16, 2026 at 7:40 pm

    Why is Maryland being so hard on retires

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