In writing about such luminary Georgia golf communities as The Landings in Savannah and Reynolds Plantation 90 minutes north of Atlanta, we have touted that the state would
Georgia's governor signed legislation that would have eliminated taxes starting in 2016 on retiree income from most sources. The Republican legislature overrode that and set a cap.
The logic originally for eliminating the tax for every resident over the age of 65 seemed unassailable. Florida, directly south of Georgia, levies no state income tax on its citizens, and Georgia legislators were persuaded the Sunshine State would siphon off some of its wealthier retirees. The legislation that would culminate in no tax for virtually all seniors in the state (unless you generate more than $4,000 from a regular job) was marketing fodder for Georgia golf communities and a magnet for baby boomers seeking a warmer climate in a low-cost state.
Although it is certainly a curiosity that a Republican dominated legislature would roll back an entitlement for its wealthiest patrons, the state still offers retirees a low-cost haven for their golden years. Being able to shield your first $130,000 of pension and other retirement income from any taxes is a big
Still, with $130,000 in retiree income free of tax, Georgia should remain a magnet for baby boomers.
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