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GoodbyeCalif · 12-01-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wnytaxman

Great Link, Lady Fitz. Kiplinger is pretty accurate in their assessments. We use them a lot here in my practice.

Oregon does not tax military pension earned PRIOR to 1991. I retired in 1993 so only a very small percentage of my retirement would be taxed. My other income is from SSDI which also is not taxed.

GoodbyeCalif · 12-01-2011, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by macnkat

Funny how so many lifelong Californians are leaving as fast as they can. I'm on that list to.

Last one out of California turn out the lights

okmunky · 12-01-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by D in Davie

All those full timer folks who go to South Dakota can't be serious about staying there in the winter can they??. It's just a mailing address right?? You can still come to Florida in the Winter, right??

I full-time and have SD as my legal state of residence via Home mail forwarding service.

I chose them because of the tax advantages and lower vehicle insurance rates based on the town of 600 people. The only reason I go thru SD is to get my driver's license renewed every 5 years.

I follow the good weather and mostly stay with friends and famil, and take different routes each trip so that I can see more of this great country. Domicile is only a legal issue. I live where ever I'm parked. Here today, maybe somewhere else tomorrow.

sdennislee · 12-01-2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeandClaudia

I think that Alaska is right up there also. I am using my old, faulty memory, but as I recall they don't have an state income tax, and the rest of them are low also.

If you are a property owner, you might can get in on other bennies also. Anyone remember details??

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HA! HERE IT IS:

Best: No. 1, Alaska

State income tax: None
State sales tax: None
Inheritance tax: No

Check out Alaska's attractions

Taxes? The Last Frontier State actually gives residents money for living there, distributed from its Permanent Fund, an oil wealth savings account administered by the state. This year, every man, woman and child who has lived in Alaska for at least one year received a 2009 dividend of $1,305. There's no income tax, no state sales tax, and only 25 municipalities even levy a property tax. Some municipalities impose local sales taxes of up to 7%, however.
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No taxes but our cost of living is very high. ALmost every item in every store came to us by plane or barge. Fuel on average runs about a buck higher per gallon.

The PFD has residency requirements that would be difficult for a FT to satisfy.

On the upsode it's one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

Kayjulia · 12-01-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by D in Davie

All those full timer folks who go to South Dakota can't be serious about staying there in the winter can they??. It's just a mailing address right?? You can still come to Florida in the Winter, right??

I am a South Dakota resident and I visit there every five years to renew my driver's lic./mailbox. Otherwise, unless it is on my way to somewhere I'm going I am not there. Winters? Forget About It !

Once you have a home with wheels your paradigm concerning where you live changes drastically your not owned by a state anymore. JMHO, YMMV