15 Low-Tax States to Retire to

It's difficult to figure out which states might tax us the least because there are many kinds of taxes, and each of us has different circumstances. In some states, income taxes may be high, while property and/or sales taxes may be low. What you'll pay will depend to a great degree on your home's value, your income, and how much you spend.

The folks at The Tax Foundation have calculated which states have the lowest tax burden, defined as "state and local taxes paid by a state's residents divided by that state's share of net national product." Their calculations include property taxes, general sales taxes, individual and corporate income taxes, excise taxes, license taxes, and estate, inheritance, and gift taxes, among others.

Here are the 15 states that appear to cost their residents the least in overall taxes, per the Tax Foundation's calculations. They're listed in descending order, with Alaska costing residents the least in taxes.

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