US State Taxes Calculator
Estimate and compare state income and sales tax burdens across all 50 states plus DC.
Estimate your US state tax bill
Rough estimate of how much you spend on goods/services that are typically taxed.
Results
Home state: —
Estimated state income tax: $0
Estimated state sales tax: $0
Total state tax burden: $0
Does not include federal tax, payroll tax, property tax, or local income taxes.
Compare all US states
Sort and filter states by top marginal income tax rate, average sales tax, and estimated total burden on your inputs.
Rates are approximate and may not reflect the latest legislative changes.
| State | Top income tax rate | Avg sales tax | Est. income tax | Est. sales tax | Total state tax |
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How this US state taxes calculator works
This tool gives you a quick, comparable snapshot of how much you might pay in state income tax and state & local sales tax in each US state, based on your income and spending assumptions.
1. State income tax estimate
For each state we store a simplified representation of its top marginal income tax rate and whether it has a broad-based income tax at all. To keep the tool fast and easy to use, we approximate your state income tax as:
Estimated state income tax ≈
taxable income × effective income tax rate
where the effective rate is a fraction of the top marginal rate (for example, about 60–70% of the top rate for middle‑to‑upper‑middle incomes).
States with no broad wage income tax (such as Texas or Florida) are modeled with a 0% income tax rate. States that tax only certain types of income (e.g., interest/dividends) are treated as having no wage tax for this simplified calculator.
2. Sales tax estimate
We also store an approximate average combined state and local sales tax rate for each state. Your estimated sales tax is:
Estimated sales tax =
taxable spending × avg. sales tax rate
You control the taxable spending input. This should be your rough annual spending on goods and services that are typically subject to sales tax in your state (for example, many retail purchases, some services, etc.).
3. Total state tax burden
If you choose to include sales tax, the calculator adds the two components:
Total state tax burden =
state income tax + state & local sales tax
This is not a full picture of your tax situation. It excludes federal income tax, payroll taxes, property tax, excise taxes, and any city/county income taxes.
Limitations and assumptions
- Simplified brackets. Real state tax systems use multiple brackets, deductions, and credits. We approximate with a single effective rate.
- No local income tax. Some cities and counties (for example, in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania) levy their own income taxes. These are not included.
- Average sales tax rates. We use a single average combined rate per state. Your actual rate may be higher or lower depending on your city or county.
- Taxable income input. The income you enter is treated as already adjusted for deductions and exemptions.
- Not legal or tax advice. Use this tool for education and planning only. For filing or major financial decisions, consult a qualified tax professional or your state’s official resources.
States with no state income tax
As of recent data, the following states do not levy a broad-based income tax on wages:
- Alaska
- Florida
- Nevada
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
- Wyoming
New Hampshire taxes some investment income but not wages. Even in no‑income‑tax states, residents still pay federal income tax, payroll taxes, and often higher sales or property taxes.
Using this tool to compare states
The real strength of this calculator is in side‑by‑side comparisons. Try:
- Entering your income and spending once.
- Selecting your current state as “Home state”.
- Choosing a potential destination state as “Compare with”.
- Scanning the table to see where your total state tax burden would be lowest.
Combine these results with cost‑of‑living data, housing costs, and wage differences to get a more complete picture of what moving to a new state might mean for your finances.
Data sources and keeping information current
State tax laws change frequently. For up‑to‑date official information, always refer to:
- Your state’s Department of Revenue or tax agency website.
- IRS resources on state and local tax links.
- Reputable non‑profit research organizations that track state tax policy.
We periodically review and update the underlying rates, but cannot guarantee that every figure reflects the latest legislative changes at all times.