Why do most states tax the pensions of out-of-state'rs who move

[Southsideirish]

there?
Wouldn't they be glad to encourage new residents in order to increase their tax base? Or do they think they (retirees) would be more of a potential financial burden than a help?
If the latter, it seems like old fashioned thinking considering all the very young retirees out there nowadays.

[BayCityProgressive]

1. plus

extra taxes are the last thing retirees need.

[Southsideirish]

2. Right! We were thinking about moving to Iowa but now I hear they

have a big tax (7%) on out of state retiree pensions. Doesn't seem very smart.

[PragMantisT]

3. Gotta tax something!

Can't tax a factory, or they'll go elsewhere. Gotta give a tax break to Bass Pro Shop, or they'll go elsewhere.

[leftyandproud]

4. because

government needs money silly

[Southsideirish]

5. But I would be a good little spender, buy a house, maybe get a job

(if I was extraordinarily lucky, of course...) - then there would be even more taxes for the gaping maw to swallow up.