It's no secret that your retirement location can significantly affect your retirement costs. Somebody retiring in Santa Monica, California, will likely need more money than someone retiring in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. That part of retirement expenses is straightforward, but your retirement income could also be affected -- especially when it comes to Social Security.

For many people, Social Security accounts for a good portion of their retirement income. Unfortunately, retirees in these 12 states should be aware they could end up giving some of that money back to Uncle Sam.

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