Daily Real Estate News  |  December 1, 2008  |   Top Tax-Friendly Communities for Retirees
Spending the least amount possible on taxes is smart money-saving strategy for retirees.

To find the most tax-friendly places to retire, U.S. News & World Report sifted through more than 2,000 U.S. locales to find spots with low taxes and the amenities that are important to retirees like an economical cost of living, good recreational opportunities and attractive cultural amenities.

Here are the magazine’s top 10 communities:

1. Billings, Mont.
2. Cheyenne, Wyo.
3. Doral, Fla.
4. Henderson, Nev.
5. Juneau, Alaska
6. Manchester, N.H.
7. Nashville, Tenn.
8. Sioux Falls, S.D.
9. Spokane, Wash.
10. Stafford, Texas

Source: US News & World Report, Emily Brandon (11/25/08)