Income TaxData Study · 2026

States With No Income Tax 2026

Name: States With No Income Tax 2026
Creator: KalkWise
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Nine US states levy no tax on wage income — but none of them are truly “tax-free.” We rank all 50 states + D.C. by the state income tax a single filer pays, show what the no-tax states charge instead, and reveal how much more take-home you keep. Toggle salary to update every figure.

Updated June 2026 · Editorial standards

Gross salary:

States with no income tax

+ 41 states & D.C. that tax

State tax in those states

on any salary

Take-home in a no-tax state

$61,593

on $75,000 (single)

Saved vs highest-tax state

$4,630

vs Maryland

The 9 states with no income tax

None are truly tax-free — each funds itself a different way. Here's what each charges instead.

Texas

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Property tax (~44% of revenue) + sales tax.

No-income-tax status locked in by a 2019 constitutional amendment (Prop 4).

Florida

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Sales tax funded heavily by tourists + property tax.

Ban dates to a 1924 constitutional amendment; still levies a 5.5% corporate tax.

Washington

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Sales tax + the gross-receipts B&O business tax.

Taxes long-term capital gains: 7% over ~$278k, plus 2.9% over $1M (since 2025).

Nevada

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Casino gaming taxes (~25%) + sales tax.

Funds itself through gambling like no other state; no corporate income tax either.

Tennessee

0% income tax

Taxes instead: One of the highest combined sales-tax rates in the US.

The old Hall tax on interest & dividends was fully repealed in 2021.

New Hampshire

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Some of the nation's highest property taxes.

Its 3% Interest & Dividends tax was repealed effective Jan 1, 2025 — now truly none.

Alaska

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Oil severance taxes + Permanent Fund earnings.

Pays residents a dividend instead of taxing them — the 2025 PFD was $1,000.

South Dakota

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Sales/use tax, tourism and gaming.

No individual or corporate income tax; ranks among the most tax-competitive states.

Wyoming

0% income tax

Taxes instead: Mineral severance taxes (coal, oil, gas, trona).

Its constitution effectively blocks an income tax by requiring offsetting credits.

State income-tax rankings

Lowest 10 and highest 5 states by the state income tax a single filer pays on a $75,000 salary.

Lowest 10 — least state income tax

#1Alaska

None

#2Florida

None

#3Nevada

None

#4New Hampshire

None

#5South Dakota

None

#6Tennessee

None

#7Texas

None

#8Washington

None

#9Wyoming

None

#10North Dakota

$354

Highest 5 — most state income tax

#51Maryland

$4,630

#50Hawaii

$4,113

#49Oregon

$3,862

#48Maine

$3,728

#47Minnesota

$3,556

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Income-tax heatmap

Green tiles are the no-income-tax states; redder tiles pay more state income tax on $75,000. Tap or hover a tile — details appear below the map.

No income tax

Highest income tax

Tap or hover any state tile to see its figures here.

Full state comparison

Click any column header to sort. Click “Calculate” to run a personalised tax estimate for that state.

		Income tax?				Details
#1	AKAlaska	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#2	FLFlorida	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#3	NVNevada	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#4	NHNew Hampshire	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#5	SDSouth Dakota	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#6	TNTennessee	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#7	TXTexas	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#8	WAWashington	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#9	WYWyoming	No	None	$61,593	17.9%	Calculate →
#10	NDNorth Dakota	Yes	−$354	$61,238	18.3%	Calculate →
#11	OHOhio	Yes	−$967	$60,625	19.2%	Calculate →
#12	AZArizona	Yes	−$1,473	$60,120	19.8%	Calculate →
#13	NJNew Jersey	Yes	−$1,762	$59,831	20.2%	Calculate →
#14	INIndiana	Yes	−$1,796	$59,796	20.3%	Calculate →
#15	PAPennsylvania	Yes	−$1,808	$59,784	20.3%	Calculate →
#16	LALouisiana	Yes	−$1,922	$59,671	20.4%	Calculate →
#17	RIRhode Island	Yes	−$2,209	$59,384	20.8%	Calculate →
#18	IAIowa	Yes	−$2,238	$59,354	20.9%	Calculate →
#19	CACalifornia	Yes	−$2,332	$59,261	21.0%	Calculate →
#20	KYKentucky	Yes	−$2,356	$59,237	21.0%	Calculate →
#21	VTVermont	Yes	−$2,412	$59,181	21.1%	Calculate →
#22	MIMichigan	Yes	−$2,503	$59,089	21.2%	Calculate →
#23	ARArkansas	Yes	−$2,592	$59,001	21.3%	Calculate →
#24	COColorado	Yes	−$2,592	$59,001	21.3%	Calculate →
#25	NMNew Mexico	Yes	−$2,607	$58,986	21.4%	Calculate →
#26	OKOklahoma	Yes	−$2,609	$58,983	21.4%	Calculate →
#27	NCNorth Carolina	Yes	−$2,651	$58,942	21.4%	Calculate →
#28	UTUtah	Yes	−$2,680	$58,913	21.4%	Calculate →
#29	WVWest Virginia	Yes	−$2,709	$58,884	21.5%	Calculate →
#30	WIWisconsin	Yes	−$2,761	$58,831	21.6%	Calculate →
#31	MSMississippi	Yes	−$2,768	$58,824	21.6%	Calculate →
#32	NENebraska	Yes	−$2,772	$58,821	21.6%	Calculate →
#33	CTConnecticut	Yes	−$2,790	$58,803	21.6%	Calculate →
#34	DEDelaware	Yes	−$2,882	$58,710	21.7%	Calculate →
#35	KSKansas	Yes	−$2,900	$58,693	21.7%	Calculate →
#36	ALAlabama	Yes	−$2,905	$58,688	21.8%	Calculate →
#37	NYNew York	Yes	−$2,907	$58,686	21.8%	Calculate →
#38	ILIllinois	Yes	−$2,916	$58,677	21.8%	Calculate →
#39	MOMissouri	Yes	−$2,916	$58,677	21.8%	Calculate →
#40	MAMassachusetts	Yes	−$2,945	$58,648	21.8%	Calculate →
#41	VAVirginia	Yes	−$3,129	$58,463	22.0%	Calculate →
#42	MTMontana	Yes	−$3,229	$58,363	22.2%	Calculate →
#43	GAGeorgia	Yes	−$3,234	$58,359	22.2%	Calculate →
#44	SCSouth Carolina	Yes	−$3,327	$58,266	22.3%	Calculate →
#45	IDIdaho	Yes	−$3,416	$58,176	22.4%	Calculate →
#46	DCWashington D.C.	Yes	−$3,429	$58,164	22.4%	Calculate →
#47	MNMinnesota	Yes	−$3,556	$58,037	22.6%	Calculate →
#48	MEMaine	Yes	−$3,728	$57,864	22.8%	Calculate →
#49	OROregon	Yes	−$3,862	$57,731	23.0%	Calculate →
#50	HIHawaii	Yes	−$4,113	$57,480	23.4%	Calculate →
#51	MDMaryland	Yes	−$4,630	$56,962	24.1%	Calculate →

Methodology

State income tax is computed for a single filer with the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions, using each jurisdiction's 2025 income-tax schedule (graduated brackets or flat rate). The nine no-income-tax states return $0 in state tax by definition.

The nine states with no tax on wage income are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. New Hampshire joined the group on Jan 1, 2025 when its Interest & Dividends tax was repealed; Washington still taxes high earners' long-term capital gains (7%, plus 2.9% over $1M).

Take-home reflects gross minus federal income tax (2026 IRS brackets), FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%), and state income tax. Local/city income taxes and tax credits are excluded.

“Taxes instead” figures describe each no-tax state's primary revenue sources (property, sales, severance or gaming taxes) — the reason no state is truly tax-free. For a personalised figure, use the state calculator linked in each row.

Frequently asked questions

Which states have no income tax in 2026?▾

Nine states levy no tax on wage income: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. New Hampshire became fully income-tax-free on Jan 1, 2025 when it repealed its 3% Interest & Dividends tax. Washington has no wage tax but does tax high earners' long-term capital gains.

Are no-income-tax states actually cheaper to live in?▾

Not necessarily. Every no-tax state makes up the revenue elsewhere: Texas and New Hampshire have high property taxes, Tennessee and Nevada lean on high sales taxes, and Washington uses sales plus a capital-gains tax. The income-tax savings can be offset by these other taxes and by cost of living.

How much do you save with no state income tax on $75,000?▾

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in a no-income-tax state keeps about $61,593 after federal tax and FICA. Compared with Maryland, the highest-tax state in this study, that's roughly $4,630 more per year kept — purely from state income tax.

Does Washington really have no income tax?▾

Washington has no tax on wages, salaries or retirement income — but since 2022 it levies a 7% tax on long-term capital gains above roughly $278,000, and a 2025 law added a 2.9% surcharge on gains over $1 million. For ordinary earners, Washington functions as a no-income-tax state.

Will more states eliminate income tax?▾

Several are cutting toward zero — North Carolina's flat rate is on a path from 4.25% (2025) to 2.99% by 2028 if revenue targets hold, and other states have trimmed rates. Outright elimination is rare because it requires replacing the revenue, but the trend among flat-tax states is downward.

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Disclaimer: KalkWise content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Figures are estimates based on the assumptions described above and 2026 tax schedules. Actual outcomes vary. Consult a qualified tax professional before making financial decisions.