Virginia
– Social Security is exempt from state tax; up $12,000 exemption on other retirement income (this varies by age and income)
– Tuition exemptions to audit classes for residents aged 60 and older, but this may vary by institution
– Lower fares on all public transit throughout Virginia for Medicare cardholders aged 65 and older
– $20 lifetime hunting and fishing license for residents aged 65 and over; also, they do not need saltwater fishing license
– Reduced prices on Naturally Yours Passports for access and parking at state parks, boat launches, and equestrian facilities
Washington
– There’s no state income tax
– Depending on income, residents aged 61 and older are exempt from property taxes
– Some tuition exemptions at colleges and universities in Washington for residents 60 and older
– Discounted goods and services throughout Seattle with Gold Card for Healthy Aging for residents aged 60 and over. Senior deals cover free dog and cat licenses, free or low-cost access to attractions, and 10% off auto repair and towing services.
– 50% discounts for ferry trips for residents 65 and older; discounts for buses rides throughout the state for Medicare cardholders
– Discounted fishing license fees for seniors aged 70 and older
– Residents aged 62 and older only pay $75 annual passes for off-season camping and moorage at state parks; no fee for those with income under $40,000
West Virginia
– $8,000 income tax exemptions for most seniors 65 and over
– Tuition discounts at West Virginia state colleges for residents 65 and over
– Free or discounted bus rides throughout the state, depending on age
– $25 lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license for residents aged 65 and older
– 10% discount for all lodging at state parks for residents 60 and older
