How the Tax Code Shapes Your State Income Tax Strategy in 2026

In 2026, nine states still have no income tax, while others like California and New York top out above 13 percent. But the real action isn't just the rate — it's how state tax codes interact with federal deductions, residency rules, and the SALT cap. Lucas and Luna walk through why a remote worker living in Texas but earning from a New York-based company might owe taxes to both states, and how the 2018 SALT cap reshaped the calculus for high-earners considering a move. They dig into the 'convenience of the employer' rule, which lets states like New York tax non-resident remote workers, and why states like Florida and Nevada lure retirees with no tax on Social Security income. They also explore the rise of 'trigger laws' — states that automatically cut taxes if revenue hits certain targets — and how the 2026 landscape looks after several states enacted rate reductions in 2025. If you've ever wondered whether moving to a no-income-tax state actually saves you money, or why your tax bill seems higher than your neighbor's across the state line, this episode explains the mechanics. #StateIncomeTax #TaxStrategy #RemoteWork #SALTCap #ResidencyRules #ConvenienceOfEmployer #NoIncomeTaxStates #TaxMoves #TriggerLaws #2026Tax #Economics #TaxPolicy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Fexingo #LucasAndLuna #TaxPlanning #MultiStateTax Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo