Alaska
Overall Rating for Taxes on Retirees: Most tax-friendly
State Sales Tax: Alaska is one of five states with no state sales tax. However, localities can levy sales taxes, which can go as high as 7.5%. But, according to the Tax Foundation, the statewide average is only 1.43%.
State Income Tax Range: No state income tax.
State Taxes on Social Security: Benefits are not taxed.
Property Taxes: The median property tax on Alaska’s median home value of $257,100 is $3,048. Property taxes are usually levied in larger municipalities. Smaller jurisdictions tend to rely on sales taxes instead.
