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Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Kicking less money up to Uncle Sam can help your nest egg last longer. There is no state income tax in Tennessee. Dividends from stocks and interest from bonds and notes are taxed, but residents over age 65 bringing in less than $16,200 annually from their portfolio ($27,000 for couples) are exempt.