An 1852 government report from Vermont noted that "taxation is the price which we pay for civilization, for our social, civil and political institutions, for the security of life and property, and without which, we must resort to the law of force."

It's hard to argue with that, but most of us still don't love paying taxes. Many people would even consider moving to a state that has a light taxing touch -- and retirees might find that idea particularly appealing.

Image source: Getty Images.

Continue reading

Source Fool.com