Social Security Wage Base Increases Again, Tampon Tax Refunds in 22 States? Places Not to Retire if You Hate Paying Taxes

Worst States to Retire in if You Hate Paying Taxes | Here's How to Get Your Tampon Tax Refund in 22 States | Social Security Wage Base Jumps Again Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 5, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Youtube]( [Tax Tips]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] State Taxes [] [Worst States to Retire in if You Hate Paying Taxes]( [Worst States to Retire in if You Hate Paying Taxes]( (Getty Images) Choosing a place to retire involves weighing many pros and cons. But if you hate paying taxes, you might not want to retire in certain states. That's because high property taxes and taxes on traditional types of retirement income, like Social Security, pensions, and distributions from a 401(k) or IRA, make these states more expensive than most for many retirees. [Is your planned retirement destination on the list](? [] Tax Refunds [] [Here's How to Get Your Tampon Tax Refund in 22 States]( [Here's How to Get Your Tampon Tax Refund in 22 States]( (Getty Images) Period products, including tampons and menstrual pads, are still taxed in twenty-one states. But a group of eight menstrual product industry-leading brands wants to end that. How? With a bold "Tampon Tax Back" campaign that allows purchasers in certain states to get a sales tax refund on some feminine hygiene products. [Here’s how to get your sales tax refund if purchase certain products in a “tampon tax” state](. [] Income Taxes [] [Social Security Wage Base Jumps Again]( [Social Security Wage Base Jumps Again]( (Getty Images) The Social Security wage base is the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax. These taxes fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible recipients. In mid-October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in the wage base for 2024, leading to higher taxes for some wealthy taxpayers in the coming year. [How much more tax will you pay in 2024](? [] In the News [] [More than a Dozen States Sign On to IRS Direct File Pilot]( Several hundred taxpayers across 13 states may soon participate in a pilot for the IRS’ tax prep and filing program, Direct File. Direct File will allow taxpayers to file their federal returns directly with the IRS for free. According to the IRS, the limited pilot, in which selected taxpayers can file basic federal tax returns, will occur during the 2024 tax filing season. Would you want to file your taxes directly with the IRS? [Read More]( [] In Case You Missed It: [] [A Little-Known Way to Help Pay Your Student Loans]( More than 43 million people have federal student loan debt. And this month, many borrowers resumed making student loan payments after an unprecedented multiyear pause. The U.S. Department of Education is offering programs, including new income-driven repayment options like the SAVE repayment plan, to help lower payment amounts. But the IRS is reminding borrowers (and employers) about a lesser-known, tax-free way to get help with student loan repayment. [Read More]( [] STOP OVERPAYING ON YOUR TAXES [] [STOP OVERPAYING ON YOUR TAXES]( (Kiplinger) Get a [FREE ISSUE of The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( and never pay one cent more than necessary on your taxes, for yourself, your business, or your clients. Then [save up to 58% off the cover price]( to subscribe, and get exclusive special issues such as New Tax Rules This Year, Year-End Tax Planning, or other topics. [CLICK HERE]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036