Texas
Overall Rating for Taxes on Retirees: Tax-friendly
State Sales Tax: 6.25% state levy. Localities can add up to 2%, with an average combined rate of 8.17%, according to the Tax Foundation.
State Income Tax Range: Texas has no state income tax.
State Taxes on Social Security: Benefits are not taxed.
Property Taxes: The median property tax on Texas’ median home value of $142,700 is $2,654.