Comparing State Pension Tax Policies at a Glance
Understanding how different states approach pension income helps you plan your retirement residency. The table below summarizes recent legislative trends across these ten states.
| State | Recent Reform Direction | Key Tax Rule to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Phasing out 2011 retirement tax | Check birth year phase-in rules |
| Connecticut | Expanded income exemptions | Monitor adjusted gross income limits |
| Iowa | Fully exempt for age 55+ | Applies automatically to eligible ages |
| Minnesota | Expanding subtractions; debating total relief | Review adjusted gross income phaseouts |
| West Virginia | Phasing out senior taxes; expanding exclusions | Track public employee deduction limits |
| Rhode Island | Adjusting income eligibility caps | Verify annual income threshold limits |
| Kansas | Debating private pension tax parity | Distinguish public from private rules |
| Vermont | Raising income thresholds on exemptions | Confirm current state credit eligibility |
| Maryland | Increasing maximum allowable exclusions | Check annual maximum exclusion dollar cap |
| Nebraska | Debating comprehensive pension exemptions | Follow pending legislative committee bills |
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