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Pension Tax by State Calculator (2025)

Compare how all 50 states + DC tax pension income. Find the most tax-friendly states for pension retirees.

Pension Income Profile

Compare pension tax treatment across all 50 states + DC.

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Lowest Pension Tax

Alaska (AK)

$3,482

total tax on pension income

Net Income $42,519
Eff. Rate 7.57%
State Tax $0

Summary

Alaska (AK) offers the lowest total tax of $3,482 on pension income, saving up to $3,212 per year vs. the highest-tax state.

Alaska (AK) has the lowest total tax on pension income at $3,482, keeping $42,519 in net income.

Oregon (OR) has the highest total tax at $6,693 -- $3,212 more annually.

10 states charge $0 state tax on this pension income, including Alaska (AK), Florida (FL), Nevada (NV).

Effective rates range from 7.57% to 14.55% across all states.

All 50 States + DC Ranked

Sorted by total tax on pension income (lowest first).

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#StateFederal TaxState TaxTotal TaxNet IncomeEff. Rate
1Alaska (AK)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
2Florida (FL)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
3Nevada (NV)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
4New Hampshire (NH)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
5North Dakota (ND)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
6South Dakota (SD)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
7Tennessee (TN)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
8Texas (TX)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
9Washington (WA)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
10Wyoming (WY)$3,482$0$3,482$42,5197.57%
11Ohio (OH)$3,482$490$3,971$42,0298.63%
12Arizona (AZ)$3,482$775$4,257$41,7449.25%

Estimates are for planning purposes and don't constitute tax advice.

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