State Income Tax Guides 2026

    Plain-English reference guides for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Each one explains how the state taxes wages and shows estimated take-home pay from $40K to $200K.

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    State Tax Guides (this page)

    Explanatory reference: rate structure, deductions, state payroll taxes, primary sources and a table of estimated take-home pay by salary level.

    State Paycheck Calculators

    Interactive tools: enter your own pay, frequency, filing status and deductions to estimate each paycheck. Browse all state calculators.

    2026 at a glance

    • 9 states have no state individual income tax on wages: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
    • 13 jurisdictions use a single flat rate and 27 use graduated brackets. For 2, the 2026 annual rates are not yet fully verified, so no rate is shown.
    • 12 jurisdictions also withhold a state payroll tax such as disability or paid-leave insurance: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington.

    Rates come from the same verified 2026 rules our calculators use. Local income taxes (for example NYC or Philadelphia) are covered in the individual guides. How we calculate.

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    Important Disclaimer

    This calculator provides estimates only and should not be considered financial or tax advice. Actual amounts may vary based on your specific situation, employer policies, and current tax laws. For personalized advice, please consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor.