state tax
Biden Proposes Gas Tax Holiday, Urges States to Do the Same
Biden Proposes Gas Tax Holiday, Urges States to Do the Same
The proposed three-month federal gas tax holiday would bring down the price of gasoline slightly, while state gas tax holidays could reduce the price …
July 1, 2022
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.
June 23, 2022
33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.
June 23, 2022
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Moving to a low-tax state in retirement can help make your retirement savings last longer.
June 23, 2022
14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension
14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension
Some states have pension exclusions with limitations based on age and/or income. But these states don't tax pension income at all, no matter how old y…
June 11, 2022
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12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in one of these states, your Social Security benefits may be subject to state taxes.
June 8, 2022
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retirees in these states are likely to have a higher overall state and local tax burden than retirees in other states.
June 8, 2022
Which States' Taxes Are Going Down
Which States' Taxes Are Going Down
State lawmakers are cutting income, sales and property taxes to return budget surpluses to residents.
May 25, 2022
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
When both state and local taxes are considered, you'll pay more sales tax when shopping in these states.
May 17, 2022
9 States with No Income Tax
9 States with No Income Tax
Your hard-earned money is safe from state income tax if you live in one of these states…but watch out for other state and local taxes.
May 17, 2022
5 States With No State Sales Tax
5 States With No State Sales Tax
A handful of states don't impose a sales tax, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best states for low taxes.
May 16, 2022
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
It can cost you thousands of dollars each year if you fail to consider state and local taxes before moving your family from one state to another.
May 12, 2022
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
If you're thinking about changing jobs and moving to a different state, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bi…
May 11, 2022
10 States with the Highest Gas Taxes
10 States with the Highest Gas Taxes
Inflation is hitting hard – especially at the gas pump. But crossing state lines to avoid higher gas taxes is one way to soften the blow.
May 9, 2022
10 Tax Deadlines for April 18 (Today is Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
10 Tax Deadlines for April 18 (Today is Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do today than just filing your f…
April 18, 2022
12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income
12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income
Retirees can save a lot of money in these states that completely exempt the most common types of retirement income – 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions – from…
April 12, 2022
Maryland Suspends Gas Tax to Offset Inflation at the Pump
Maryland Suspends Gas Tax to Offset Inflation at the Pump
The gas tax holiday will save Maryland drivers about 36 cents per gallon for gasoline and roughly 37 cents per gallon for diesel fuel.
March 18, 2022
10 States With the Lowest Gas Taxes
10 States With the Lowest Gas Taxes
With gas prices surging, people are looking for any way to save a few bucks at the pump. Low gas taxes are a start.
March 10, 2022
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Military Retirees
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Military Retirees
Unfortunately, some states aren't very generous when it comes to helping retired veterans at tax time.
March 1, 2022
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy, but several states have their own estate taxes and inheritance taxes t…
February 23, 2022
How Snowbirds Can Be Taxed as Florida Residents
How Snowbirds Can Be Taxed as Florida Residents
If you're wintering in Florida but live in a high-tax state up north during the summer months, you can save a lot of money by establishing permanent r…
February 10, 2022
Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology
Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology
Here's how we put together our Retiree Tax Map and related content.
December 17, 2021
5 States With No State Sales Tax
5 States With No State Sales Tax
A handful of states don't impose a sales tax, but that doesn't necessarily make them the best states for low taxes.
December 7, 2021
State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Middle-Class Families
State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Middle-Class Families
State tax rates and rules for income, sales, gas, property, cigarette, and other taxes that impact middle-class families.
November 19, 2021
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in these 13 states, your Social Security benefits are subject to a state tax. That's on…
November 15, 2021
Kiplinger's Tax Map for Middle-Class Families: About Our Methodology
Kiplinger's Tax Map for Middle-Class Families: About Our Methodology
The research behind our judgments.
November 1, 2021