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> left California for a zero tax state.

Where, pray tell, is this state with zero taxes? Próspera?

They likely meant zero income tax. Off the top of my head that's New Hampshire, Texas, and Florida.

South Dakota, too.

Thanks, Rick.

The taxes are collected one way or another, since places need roads and such. OP might find income taxes to be better than property taxes or sales taxes, depending on where they choose and what they get for their money.

> The taxes are collected one way or another,

Incorrect. For high earners, tax burden differs dramatically between states, even when you consider all kinds of tax.

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