State Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons of state tax systems for remote workers choosing between two states.
California vs Texas for Remote Workers: The Complete Tax Comparison
California's 13.3% top rate versus Texas's zero income tax — but property taxes, Prop 13, and the CA residency audit change the math. Full side-by-side comparison with worked examples at $75k, $200k, and $500k.
New York vs Florida for Remote Workers: Tax, Residency, and the Convenience Rule
New York's 10.9% top rate plus NYC tax versus Florida's zero income tax. The convenience rule and NY residency audit risk dominate the analysis. Worked examples at $75k, $200k, and $500k.
New Jersey vs Pennsylvania for Remote Workers: Reciprocity, Convenience Rule, and Local Taxes
NJ's progressive 10.75% top rate versus PA's flat 3.07% plus local EIT. The two states share reciprocity but diverge sharply on convenience rule, local taxes, and Philadelphia wage tax. Worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k.
Washington vs Oregon for Remote Workers: No Income Tax vs No Sales Tax
Washington's zero income tax versus Oregon's zero sales tax — the classic Pacific Northwest tax tradeoff. Worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k plus Portland metro cross-border dynamics.
Massachusetts vs New Hampshire for Remote Workers: The Live-Free-or-Die Tax Gap
Massachusetts's flat 5% plus millionaire surtax versus New Hampshire's zero wage tax (with I&D tax repealed in 2025). The MA-NH commuter dynamics, residency audit risk, and worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k.
Illinois vs Indiana for Remote Workers: Flat Tax Comparison and County Tax Differences
Illinois flat 4.95% versus Indiana flat 3.05% plus county tax 0.5%-3.0%. The two states share reciprocity but differ on county taxes, minimum wage, and Chicago vs Indianapolis dynamics. Worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k.
North Carolina vs Georgia for Remote Workers: The Southern Flat Tax Battle
NC flat 4.25% versus GA flat 5.39%, both with rate reduction schedules. Charlotte vs Atlanta tech worker dynamics and the South's flat-tax reform wave. Worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k.
Colorado vs Utah for Remote Workers: Mountain West Tax Comparison
Colorado flat 4.40% versus Utah flat 4.65%, similar Mountain West economies with fast-growing tech scenes. Denver vs Salt Lake City dynamics and worked examples at $75k, $200k, $500k.
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