"Georgia is No. 6 among tax-friendly states for retiress"
by Henry Unger
Georgia came in sixth on a new list of the most tax-friendly states for retirees, according to a report by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
Wyoming was ranked No. 1 and Vermont came in last.
Social Security income is exempt in Georgia, and so is up to $35,000 of most types of retirement income if you're at least 62, Kiplinger's said in its report.
"Beginning in 2012, taxes on retirement income will be phased out" in Georgia, Kiplinger's said. "The statewide sales tax is 4 percent, but local jurisdictions can add up to 4 percent of their own taxes. Full-time residents qualify for a homestead exemption, and residents 65 and older may qualify for additional deductions from property taxes."
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