“It’s very interesting that, here in crazy-tax Illinois, I’ve found that the state doesn’t tax any retirement income (SSI or RMD), so far.”
I’m in that category. The shits of it is my wife isn’t and if you throw in the wretched real estate tax it works out to about $1,000/month. If you are unfortunate enough to live in Chicago you also have to contend with a 10.25% sales tax.
You’re right. The lack of retirement tax is the only thing that’s keeping me here. We have good friends here and like the geography and four season weather.
Property taxes are terrible.