Yeah, we didn't take much good from Washington, but by joining up in Washington, my son will not have to pay state tax for his entire military career because Washington has no state tax too
Just don't die in Washington: they tax the fuck out of estates. That's part of the reason why they don't have income taxes.
Weve been out a few years now. We relocated to where he's stationed now. I miss Washington, but could never go back
Well, when you get out you get to pick any state in the union to have residency in without waiting. Just make sure to pick carefully.
The short list right now is NW Arkansas, Kentucky, And Utah. But I'll tell him about Wyoming too.
NW Arkansas is gorgeous and friendly, but sales tax can creep up there in some locales. And avoid Eureka Springs like the plague. It's a very quaint, charming and historic town, but it has been a hub of LGBTQ degeneracy for decades now.
Instead, have him look a few miles to the north in SW MO - the Lampe and Blue Eye vicinity is nice. Lots of retired military live in the region - Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo being the draw. Lampe and Blue Eye are far enough away from the tourist and resort crowds to make real estate more affordable too, and property taxes are still fairly low. Springfield is 50 miles north for commerce, better medical facilities, airport, etc.