Paying Too Many Taxes? Why Charlotte, NC Remains a Popular Relocation Destination

A recent article by Matt Woolsey in Forbes (03/30/2009) listed the top 10 most heavily taxed states.

As a real estate broker and relocation specialist in the greater Charlotte area, I chuckled when I saw the list. So many of my relocating buyers are moving from the upper northeast which claimed 6 out of 10 spots on the list. Not only are they thrilled to leave the cold winter weather behind, they are always shocked at what their money can buy here in Charlotte. In addition to lower housing prices, they are amazed how low our property taxes are. No wonder so many northerners are heading south.

According to the article, "the 10 states with the highest taxes, including property, individual income, sales, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, motor vehicles, hunting and fishing, motor fuels, death and gift taxes, as well as insurance premiums. The per capita tax was derived by adding up all the taxes and dividing the total by the number of citizens."

1. Vermont, $3,861
2. Hawaii, $3,856
3. Connecticut, $3,596
4. Minnesota, $3,203
5. New Jersey, $3,024
6. New York, $3,019
7. Massachusetts, $2,953
8. Washington, $2,553
9. Wyoming, $2,357
10. Pennsylvania, $2,223

Source: Forbes, Matt Woolsey (03/30/2009)

About Nancy Winters- Real Estate Broker and Relocation Specialist, Charlotte, NC With more than twenty years of experience in teaching, entrepreneurship and public service, I enjoy putting those skills to beneficial use as a full-time licensed real estate broker in Charlotte, North Carolina.

I specialize in helping individuals and families relocate to the Charlotte area. Having moved and traveled throughout the world much of my life, I am familiar with the excitement and upheaval that comes with navigating new surroundings and a new home.

I take great pride in my clients knowing I have their best interests at heart and was awarded the 2008 FIVE STAR: "Best in Client Satisfaction" among real estate agents in Charlotte, North Carolina . I am happy to help you or anyone you know with your real estate needs. ~ Wilkinson and Associates (704) 345-5844