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States That Don't Tax Social Security BenefitsList of all 50 states that do and don’t tax social security benefits including dependent, survivor, SSI and SSDI benefits. The federal government does tax up to 85% of social security benefits depending on your income but 37 states tax exempt social security income. Keep in mind this list doesn’t necessarily mean these states are the most tax friendly or best states to retire as some states still have other state income taxes, sales tax or 401k or pension taxes plus there are states with high property taxes.

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37 States That Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits Plus Washington D.C.

The following states don’t tax social security benefits. Some states do tax state income tax but don’t tax social security and others simply do not collect any state income tax:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Delaware
  • Florida (no state income tax)
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada (no state income tax)
  • New Hampshire (no state income tax, dividend and interest taxes only)
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota (no state income tax)
  • Tennessee (no state income tax, dividend and interest taxes only)
  • Texas (no state income tax)
  • Virginia
  • Washington (no state income tax)
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming (no state income tax)
  • Washington D.C.

Note: This list is not an indicator of being the most tax-friendly states as there are other factors to consider such as property taxes and how pension withdrawals are taxed.

States Where Pensions Aren’t Taxed

Alaska , Florida , Illinois , Mississippi , Nevada , New Hampshire , Pennsylvania , South Dakota , Tennessee , Texas , Washington, and Wyoming. 

Limited Taxes on Pensions: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Quick Facts

Alaska and New Hampshire are the only states with no sales, income or Social Security tax.

Alaska also pay a dividend each year from the Alaska Permanent Fund (PFD) and in 2019 it was $1,606 per resident.

Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming have sales taxes but NO state income, Social Security or pension income tax.

Delaware, Montana and Oregon do not have a sales tax. Hawaii has the lowest Sales Tax.

Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Washington have the highest state sales tax (not including local and city taxes).

13 States That Do Tax Social Security Benefits

  • Connecticut
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Rhode Island
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • West Virginia

For the above states you may be eligible for disability-related income (SSDI, SSI) deductions or credits. Federally Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) may also exempt some or all of a recipients taxable portion.

If you live in a U.S. territory (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) or possession and receive Social Security benefits, your benefits may be taxable. (in addition to any U.S. federal income tax liability.)

These States Don’t Tax Social Security & Don’t Tax Military Retirement Pay

  • Alabama (no state income tax)
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • Florida (no state income tax)
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada (no state income tax)
  • New Hampshire (no state income tax, dividend and interest taxes only)
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Dakota (no state income tax)
  • Tennessee (no state income tax, dividend and interest taxes only)
  • Texas (no state income tax)
  • Washington (no state income tax)
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming (no state income tax)

These States Don’t Tax Social Security but do tax a portion of military retirement pay or a have other special provisions

  • Arizona
  • Delaware
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • North Carolina
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • South Carolina
  • Washington D.C.

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