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Delaware’s scenic beauty, low taxes and affordable housing make this tiny state a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Fresh-air pursuits abound, whether your interests lie in hiking, sailing, cycling, or exploring miles of picturesque shoreline. The shopping is unparalleled, thanks to some of the region’s biggest outlet centers, while performance arts and cultural attractions feed the mind and spirit.

Increasing numbers of people – from young couples to retirees – have discovered the wide-ranging benefits of Delaware Shore Life. A Delaware address equals easy access to award-winning pristine beaches, prestigious schools, and major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

TAX ADVANTAGES

NO SALES TAX

Delaware is one of just five states in the nation that imposes ZERO sales tax, which makes it a shopper’s paradise!

LOW INCOME TAX

Delaware residents enjoy low income tax rates (maximum 6.6%).

AMERICA'S MOST WEALTH-FRIENDLY STATES

Delaware continues to rank as one of the wealth friendliest States, including Best States for Trusts. Major reasons: No tax on assets held in a trust, allow dynasty trusts permitting assets to pass to future generations and avoid estate taxes, seek to protect trust assets from lawsuits and creditors. SOURCE: Bloomberg Wealth Manager Magazine, Thetrustadvisor.com

LOW REAL ESTATE TAX

Delaware has one of the country’s lowest real estate tax rates. In 2016, the median property tax rate paid by Delaware residents was less than .44 percent.

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ARE TAX EXEMPT

People aged 60 and older can exempt $12,500 of their pension and retirement income from DE state taxes.

CORPORATE TAX HAVEN - CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Delaware’s pro-business tax and corporate laws have made it a corporate haven. Nearly half of all US public corporations are incorporated in DE, with 133,297 established in 2011, with a current total of 945,326. In the last seven years over 80% of new Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have made Delaware their corporate home. (The New York Times, June 2012)

Perks for First-Time Homebuyers

Effective July 9, 2013, individuals buying their first home in Delaware may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $2,000 a year for as long as the homebuyer occupies the home and has a mortgage. (For details, contact Delaware State Housing Authority, 888.363.8808)

Central Location

Location-Location-Location! Delaware is within 4-hours drive of one-third of U.S. population. From Rehoboth Beach to: Philadelphia 119 miles; Baltimore 120 miles; Washington, DC, 122 miles; Trenton 150 miles; New York City 208 miles; Richmond 224 miles.

Educational Opportunities

From preschool through university, Delaware boasts a diverse assortment of high-quality public and private educational institutions. University of Delaware: U.S. News and World Report “2013 Best College Rankings” ranked UDel 75th for National Universities and 31st Top Public Schools; Kiplinger’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges, 2013” ranked UDel 29th; and Princeton Review’s “Top 150 Best Value Colleges for 2013” includes UDel.

Top Retirement Destination

Delaware is consistently named as a top retirement location. Delaware has top-notch health care facilities and is close to nationally-recognized hospitals including Jefferson University Hospital and Johns Hopkins. Besides the benefit of low tax burdens, retirees can take part in wide range of volunteer and community activities that cater toward active seniors. A wide variety of community activities, shopping, and fitness geared toward retirees and active adults.

Beautiful Beaches

Delaware is famed for its pristine, family-friendly beaches, which draw thousands of day-trippers each summer. Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach have garnered 5-star ratings for water quality, and like other stretches of Delaware seashore, offer an idyllic setting for shopping, dining and watersports.

Arts & Culture

Music, performing arts and theater are well-represented in Delaware. You’ll find historic estate tours, art galleries, museums and sophisticated cultural offerings to keep your calendar full. From grand operas to yearly jazz and film festivals, there’s always something going on.

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of Delaware’s temperate climate and amazing natural resources that provide ample opportunity for family recreation like hiking, kayaking, surf fishing and endless water activities. Delaware has been rated the “most bicycle-friendly state” east of the Mississippi! Delaware is also known for some of the best sport fishing. Whether you’re into watching dolphins play near the shore or landing that marlin, tuna or shark, Delaware has plenty of recreational activities to offer everyone.

10,000 Acres of State Park Land

Delaware boasts 16 state parks and more than 150 miles of trails where visitors can enjoy hiking, biking and horseback rides. Some feature camping and cottages, summer camp programs for young children and exciting programs on Delaware wildlife and heritage.

Delaware is Calling You Home…

If you want a place to call home that is walking and biking distance to pristine beaches, endless recreational activities, endless natural beauty, local shops and eateries – a place where that satisfying sense of belonging exists – you should seriously consider calling Delaware home.