41 States Where Social Security Benefits Stay Tax-Free

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Today we are revealing the 41 states where your Social Security benefits stay tax-free, helping you keep more of your hard-earned money in retirement.
Understanding which states protect your benefits can make a big difference in your financial future.
Let us walk you through the details so you can make the most of your retirement income.
Across the United States, 41 states plus the District of Columbia do not tax social security benefits at the state level.
Meaning most retirees, disability beneficiaries, and SSI recipients living in these locations will keep more of their monthly payments without facing additional state tax deductions.
Only nine states currently tax social security income in some form.
And several of those are phasing out these taxes or offering exemptions based on income thresholds such as West Virginia, which will make Social Security benefits fully tax-free by 2026.
According to the Social Security Administration, about 40% of recipients still pay federal taxes on their benefits.
But choosing a tax-free state can help avoid the double burden of both federal and state taxes, which is especially important for those living on fixed incomes.
Retired workers, disabled adults, and survivors all benefit from these state policies.
But it is important to note that supplemental security income or SSI is never taxed at the state or federal level regardless of where you live.
For those planning retirement, understanding these state tax differences can mean saving thousands of dollars over the course of your retirement, allowing more flexibility for health care, travel, or everyday expenses, and making your Social Security benefits last longer as you plan your next steps.
With 41 states plus the District of Columbia keeping Social Security benefits tax-free, you have a real opportunity to protect your retirement income and avoid the double burden that affects 40% of recipients paying federal taxes.
We recommend researching your target retirement state early and comparing total tax impacts on all your retirement income sources.
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