Best and Worst for State Taxes

This report factors in taxes that many do not pay, such as on cigarettes and liquor. States that do not or minimize the levying of income and sales taxes are most preferable, as they finance government and programs through sin taxes and taxes on corporations and non-residents. It is expected these trends will continue with further taxation and expansion of sins which will inevitably include soft drinks, fast foods, and other products which lead to unwanted behaviors and actions by people which impact society through their health and lifestyle. All things considered, sales taxes are probably more preferable to income taxes on the state and local level as the sales tax can be better managed and avoided by individuals who are thrifty, cost conscious, and buyer saavy. If possible, one should strive to live in a state where there is no income tax accessed and very adjacent to a state where there are no sales taxes. Nine states do not access income taxes (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming; and New Hampshire and Tennessee for the greatest part) and five states lack sales taxes (Alaska, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire and Oregon). Living in places like southern Washington, northern Wyoming, New Hampshire, NW Nevada, NW South Dakota, and Alaska make the most sense from the point of view of reducing and minimizing one's tax liabilities on a state level. This is an important reason why this writer is considering Vancouver, WA, as a possible relocation site.

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