Social Security benefits aren't tax-free in every state. Learn which eight states still tax them in 2026 and how much you ...

Quick Read Social Security taxation thresholds remain frozen at 1983 and 1993 levels while inflation rose 2.2% year-over-year ...

People (ideally) spend decades preparing for retirement, whether it's paying into the Social Security system, stashing money and investing in various retirement accounts or earning a pension. It may ...

Nine states don't have any income tax, whether on paychecks, 401 (k)s, IRAs, or pensions. Four more states have a state income tax but exempt retirement income. Tax laws are always changing, so stay ...

Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard work, not to stress about taxes chipping away at your savings. The good news is that retirees can choose to live in states that help ...

New Jersey homeowners pay over $9,500 annually in property taxes at 2.23%, more than 10 times Alabama’s rate on similar homes. California’s 13.3% income tax is the nation’s highest and applies to all ...

Municipal bonds pay federal tax-exempt interest and carry a historically low default rate. Municipal bonds typically pay less interest than corporate bonds but offer predictable income that’s ...

Some states don't have any income tax, meaning retirement income is also exempt. Seven states offer exemptions for various forms of retirement income. Forty-one states, plus Washington, D.C., don't ...

Just because your income is not work-based doesn’t mean it isn’t subject to taxation. Some states, however, offer their retired residents at least a little bit of tax relief. State-based taxation ...