Moving to Florida From New Jersey: Is Your Annuity Taxed?

Moving to Florida From New Jersey: Is Your Annuity Taxed?

Moving to Florida From New Jersey: Is Your Annuity Taxed?Michael Trefel
Published on: 07/10/2026

Florida has no income tax, so the New Jersey tax bill stays behind when you move. Or does it? One day count and seven facts decide whether New Jersey still treats you as a resident, and what that means for annuity income.

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