Illinois
– Social Security and all income from federally qualified retirement plans are exempt from state taxes, as well as capital gains on employer securities
– Residents aged 65 and more benefit from free classes for credit at Illinois public institutions
– Discounts for Chicago public transportation and paratransit with a permit; free shuttles with stops at supermarkets
– Discounts for camping for people 62 and older
– Reduced fees for hunting and fishing licenses
– Discount for license plates
Indiana
– Social Security income is not taxed
– There’s no estate tax
– Residents aged 60 and older get 50% reimbursement for up to nine credits a semester at Indiana University
– Discounts for taxi services, wheelchair services, and transportation to essential services in most municipalities
– Senior citizens aged 64 and older can pay $3 for an annual fishing permit or $17 for a lifetime fishing permit
– 50% discount for an annual pass to state parks for citizens aged 65 and older
Iowa
– Social Security income is not taxed, and other retirement income of up to $6,000 for individuals, or $12,000 for joint filers is exempt from state tax in the case of residents aged 55 and older
– Tuition exemptions for one for-credit course per semester at Des Moines Area Community College for senior citizens aged 62 and older; similar waivers at other community colleges
– Low-income seniors aged 65 and older don’t have to pay any fee for hunting or fishing licenses
– Half-priced cards for Des Moines Area Regional Transit for residents 65 and older
