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NC Retirement
nc retirement - North Carolina retirement - is one the top states for retirees. NC offers outstanding recreation, a varied, somewhat milder climate, dozens of great places to retire, from interesting cities like Charlotte and Winston-Salem to quaint harbor towns like Beaufort, or even small towns in the mountains like Franklin. The Blue Ridge Mountains are a major reason why many retire to nc.
Best NC retirement communities
North Carolina offer a combination of coastal beaches, cities, and mountains. Here is a partial list of best retirement towns in the Tar Heel State (see list in right column):
Taxes
Taxes in nc are generally lower than in Northeast states. The North Carolina top marginal income tax rate is one of the higher rates (a range of 6.0-8.25%). Sales tax is 4.5%. Total tax burden is about average. There are some income tax exemptions for pensions, particularly for those with careers in the public sector and for most military pensions. There is a property tax homestead exemption for people over 65 who meet certain income criteria. For more information go to the North Carolina Department of Revenue
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