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| Length | 2 Years | 3 Years | 4 Years | 5 Years | 6 Years | 7 Years | 8 Years | 9 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years |
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| Rate | 1.75% |
2.83% |
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3.70% |
3.80% |
3.70% |
3.90% |
4.30% |
4.25% |
4.35% |
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Annuity Watch
How to Find the Most Tax-Friendly Places for Retirees
Sep. 1, 2009
Maybe you are one of the many Baby Boomers who are in the process of dreaming up where to retire. Maybe you want to be near the water, perhaps the weather is what matters most to you. These things are important, but to truly live the good life, you want to strongly consider the tax responsibility your new home will put on you.
Typically, your federal taxes stay the same regardless of where you live. The state and local taxes can fluctuate greatly, however. Your first instinct may be to only look at states that have no state income tax (which currently is only seven states). However, something to keep in mind is how they will fill these gaps when budgets are cut (such as higher sales or property taxes).