Tax

State Tax Impact Calculator

Compare income tax burden across all 50 states with military-specific exemptions and benefits.

Compare taxes across states for your PCS decision

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Home Value

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Active Duty Military

Per SCRA, income taxed by legal residence state only

Military Retiree

Many states exempt military retirement pay

Military Tax Benefits

Under SCRA, active duty military only pay income tax to their state of legal residence, not where stationed.

Lower Tax State

Texas

Save $3,867/year

Texas

Income Tax$0

Property Tax$6,300

Sales Tax$3,300

Total Annual Tax$9,600

California

Income Tax$7,440

Property Tax$2,555

Sales Tax$3,472

Total Annual Tax$13,467

5-Year Tax Savings

$19,335

By choosing Texas

Annual Tax Comparison

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