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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 group of seniors gathers around a sunlit table to discuss financial documents and retirement plans.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, known as the Keystone State, provides citizens plenty from its busy cities to its historical sites. However, Pennsylvania’s retirement income taxation policies make it a top choice for tax-friendly retirees.

Pennsylvania offers retirement-friendly tax policies. It is one of the few states that exempts Social Security payouts, 401(k) and IRA distributions, and pensions. Retirees benefit from this taxation strategy by keeping more of their retirement income.

Pennsylvania also gives retirees tax breaks. Other income is taxed at 3.07%, which is lower than other states. It also doesn’t tax direct descendants’ transfers, which may aid seniors’ estates.

Still, Pennsylvania retirees should be aware of important tax requirements. A 6% state sales tax raises living costs. Pennsylvania’s property taxes aren’t the highest, but they may still be costly for homeowners.

Retirees will find Pennsylvania appealing. Retirees might benefit financially from the state’s retirement income tax exemptions and low flat income tax rate. Potential retirees should contact a financial counselor to grasp Pennsylvania’s tax structure.

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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. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

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