Top 8 States To Move To If You Don’t Want To Pay Taxes on Social Security

Core Insights - Not all states tax Social Security benefits equally, with some states imposing taxes on withdrawals from Social Security [1][2] - There are 39 states, including Washington, D.C., that do not tax Social Security, making them attractive for retirees [3] Tax-Friendly States for Retirees - Alaska is highlighted as the most tax-friendly state for retirees, having no state income tax or tax on Social Security, although it has a high cost of living [5] - Wyoming also does not tax Social Security or have an income tax, but it has a 4% sales tax, which is higher than Alaska's [9] - Delaware has no state or local tax on Social Security but imposes a graduated income tax on earnings [13] - New Hampshire does not tax Social Security and has no sales tax, but it has a property tax of 1.93% and a 4% income tax on interest and dividends for those aged 65 and older [15]