California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough?

The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California?

# California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough? The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California? **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/california-retirement-tax-social-security-shield) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*