The Tax Haven that Lost its Shine: Florida's Fading Lure Florida, once touted as a prime destination for retirees and snowbirds seeking to escape high income taxes in states like California and New York, has started to lose its appeal.
While zero income tax remains a major draw, other costs have become prohibitively expensive, making it difficult for residents to justify the move.
The story of Lorraine English, 72, who left Bradenton for Asheville, North Carolina, illustrates this trend starkly.