🗺️ 2026 Tax by State
Tax Calculators by State
Compare income tax, property tax, and payroll tax for every state we cover — pick a state below to see all its available calculators in one place.
Every U.S. state sets its own rules for how much of your paycheck, property, or business income the government takes — and the differences are bigger than most people expect. Nine states, including Texas, Florida, and Washington, charge no state income tax at all, while states like California and New York have some of the highest marginal rates in the country. Property tax works the same way: a home in New Jersey might carry a tax bill three or four times higher than an identical home in Alabama, purely based on local millage rates and assessment rules.
We split state-level tax tools into three categories so you can find exactly what you need. Income tax calculators estimate your state tax liability based on your filing status, income, and any state-specific deductions or credits. Property tax calculators use each state's average effective tax rate to estimate your annual bill from a home's assessed value. Payroll/paycheck calculators combine state income tax with federal withholding, Social Security, and Medicare to show your actual take-home pay for that state.
Use the filters below to narrow the list to just the tax type you're researching, or search for your state by name. Every figure is sourced from official state revenue department publications and updated annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have no income tax?
As of 2026, nine states levy no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Some of these states make up the revenue through higher property taxes, sales taxes, or other fees — so a "no income tax" state isn't always the cheapest overall. Use our property tax calculators alongside the income tax tools to get the full picture.
Why do property tax rates vary so much between states?
Property tax is set locally — by county, city, and school district — not by the state government alone, so effective rates depend on local budgets, school funding formulas, and how often homes are reassessed. States like New Jersey and Illinois have some of the highest effective property tax rates in the country, while states like Hawaii and Alabama have some of the lowest, even though home values in Hawaii are much higher.
What's the difference between a paycheck calculator and an income tax calculator?
An income tax calculator estimates just your state (and sometimes federal) tax liability for the year. A paycheck calculator goes further — it factors in federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and state tax together to show what actually lands in your bank account per pay period. If you're budgeting month to month, the paycheck calculator gives a more useful number.
How often are these state tax figures updated?
We review and update every state's tax brackets, standard deductions, and property tax rates each January, once states finalize their rates for the new tax year. If a state changes its rates mid-year, we update that state's calculator as soon as the change is confirmed by the state's department of revenue.