STATE TAXES
Compare State Income Tax Rates Across the US
Explore state-by-state income tax rates and discover which states have no income tax. Use our interactive map and detailed state guides for planning.
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CA
California
Highest state tax rate in the nation
State Income Tax Rate
9.3%
Tax Status
This state levies an income tax based on earned income.
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State Tax Rate Table
| State | Income Tax Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5.0% | Progressive tax system based on income |
| Alaska | No income tax | No state income tax |
| Arizona | 4.8% | Graduated tax rates apply |
| Arkansas | 5.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| California | 9.3% | Highest state tax rate in the nation |
| Colorado | 4.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| Connecticut | 7.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Delaware | 6.6% | Standard rate applied. |
| District of Columbia | 7.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Florida | No income tax | No state income tax - Popular retirement destination |
| Georgia | 5.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| Hawaii | 8.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Idaho | 5.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Illinois | 5.0% | Flat tax rate for residents |
| Indiana | 3.2% | One of the lowest state tax rates |
| Iowa | 5.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| Kansas | 5.6% | Standard rate applied. |
| Kentucky | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Louisiana | 6.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Maine | 7.1% | Standard rate applied. |
| Maryland | 8.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Massachusetts | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Michigan | 4.3% | Standard rate applied. |
| Minnesota | 9.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Mississippi | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Missouri | 5.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| Montana | 6.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Nebraska | 6.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Nevada | No income tax | No state income tax |
| New Hampshire | No income tax | No state income tax - Tax-friendly state |
| New Jersey | 8.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| New Mexico | 5.9% | Standard rate applied. |
| New York | 6.9% | High state tax on high earners |
| North Carolina | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| North Dakota | 2.9% | Lowest state tax rate |
| Ohio | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Oklahoma | 5.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Oregon | 7.6% | Standard rate applied. |
| Pennsylvania | 3.1% | Flat tax rate for residents |
| Rhode Island | 7.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| South Carolina | 7.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| South Dakota | No income tax | No state income tax |
| Tennessee | No income tax | No state income tax - Popular retiree destination |
| Texas | No income tax | No state income tax - Growing tech hub |
| Utah | 5.0% | Standard rate applied. |
| Vermont | 7.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Virginia | 5.8% | Standard rate applied. |
| Washington | No income tax | No state income tax |
| West Virginia | 6.5% | Standard rate applied. |
| Wisconsin | 7.6% | Standard rate applied. |
| Wyoming | No income tax | No state income tax |