Click on any state in the map below for a detailed summary of taxes on retirement income, property and purchases, as well as special tax breaks for seniors. See more maps below, including the most tax-friendly and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Compare up to Five States See how selected states stack up on taxes that affect retirees. Hover over or click on any state in the map for the option to add the state to your compare list. View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 States With Estate and/or Inheritance Taxes Go to Kiplinger Retiree Tax Map See more from the Retiree Tax Map collection The 10 most tax-friendlystates for retirees States withno income tax States withno state sales tax States that don'ttax Social Security The 10 least tax-friendlystates for retirees States with the highesttop income tax rate States with estateand/or inheritance taxes States that taxSocial Security SOURCES: State tax departments, CCH and the Tax Foundation.