Best States for Retirement in 2026 — When You Compare All Taxes

Discover the best states for retirement and see which tax-friendly states save retirees the most money by comparing income, property, estate, and sales taxes. Most lists focus only on income tax, but this video reveals the total tax burden, including Social Security rules and pension income. Learn which states let your retirement dollars go farther and how to avoid “no income tax” traps. Make a smart, tax-savvy decision for your situation.


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Top Marginal Income Taxed States: https://taxfoundation.org/wp-content/...

Top Sales Tax States: https://taxfoundation.org/wp-content/...

Property Taxes: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with...

Tax Friendly States: https://smartasset.com/retirement/ret...


Timestamps:
0:00 Retirement Tax Traps
0:58 State Income Tax Rates
2:44 Social Security & Pension Taxes
3:33 Capital Gains Tax Rates by State
4:25 Sales Tax Rates by State
6:09 Property Tax Rates by State
8:08 Inheritance & Estate Taxes
9:45 The Big Picture
10:40 Best/Worst & Your Plan

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, CPA, or tax professional. This video, and the ideas presented in it, are for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as financial or legal advice. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and, if needed, get professional advice suited to your unique circumstances. I am merely sharing my passion for personal finance, stock market investing, other types of investing, and overall money management to help people achieve their financial goals.