Compare the rules that affect income, investments, retirement and everyday purchases.
California combines resident taxation of worldwide income with source rules that can continue to matter after a move.
View California reference →Capital gains generally use regular income-tax rates. Social Security is excluded, while other retirement income needs a separate analysis. District taxes can raise sales tax above the statewide rate.
No covered state matches. The directory currently contains the five states listed above.
5 matching state references
Residency, local income taxes and pension exclusions can change the result even when the state tax return looks familiar.
View fixed tax reference →No state personal income tax; sales and local property taxes remain part of a household’s tax costs.
View fixed tax reference →No state personal income tax; county surtaxes and the property assessment still matter when comparing locations.
View fixed tax reference →No individual income tax for 2026, but a separate long-term capital gains excise tax applies to certain gains.
View fixed tax reference →On smaller screens, scroll the comparison table sideways to see every column. The table always shows all five states.
| State | Personal income tax | Sales tax reference |
|---|---|---|
| California | Resident income tax | 7.25% statewide; district taxes can add more |
| New York | Personal income tax; local rules may also apply | 4% state rate, plus local rates and applicable MCTD tax |
| Texas | No state personal income tax | 6.25% state; up to 8.25% combined |
| Florida | No state personal income tax | 6% general state rate, plus applicable county surtax |
| Washington | No individual income tax for 2026; capital gains tax is separate | State and local sales tax; use the location lookup |
Income-tax status alone does not establish a household’s total tax burden. Each profile explains relevant exceptions and links to official authorities. This directory contains fixed reference pages; it is not a news or question archive.