States With No Income Tax 2026
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
States with no income tax
9
+ 41 states & D.C. that tax
State tax in those states
$0
on any salary
Take-home in Texas
$61,593
on $75,000 (single)
State income tax avoided
$4,835
vs Oregon; payroll excluded
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 taxTaxes instead: Property tax (~44% of revenue) + sales tax.
No-income-tax status locked in by a 2019 constitutional amendment (Prop 4).
Florida
0% income taxTaxes 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 taxTaxes 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 taxTaxes instead: Casino gaming taxes (~25%) + sales tax.
Funds itself through gambling like no other state; no corporate income tax either.
Tennessee
0% income taxTaxes 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The old Hall tax on interest & dividends was fully repealed in 2021.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 taxTaxes 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Its 3% Interest & Dividends tax was repealed effective Jan 1, 2025 — now truly none.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 taxTaxes 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 taxTaxes instead: Sales/use tax, tourism and gaming.
No individual or corporate income tax; ranks among the most tax-competitive states.
Wyoming
0% income taxTaxes 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
Highest 5 — most state income tax
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.
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Full state comparison
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| Income tax? | Details | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | AKAlaska | No | None | $61,322 | 18.2% | 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 | $60,552 | 19.3% | Calculate → |
| #9 | WYWyoming | No | None | $61,593 | 17.9% | Calculate → |
| #10 | NDNorth Dakota | Yes | −$182 | $61,411 | 18.1% | Calculate → |
Methodology
State income tax is computed for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using each jurisdiction's income-tax schedule (graduated brackets or flat rate). California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia use their own deduction or exemption (California also its exemption credit); other states use the federal standard deduction as an approximation of theirs. The nine no-income-tax states return $0 in state tax by definition. Take-home also subtracts mandatory state payroll contributions where they are modelled (for example California SDI and Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave and WA Cares premiums), so Washington's take-home is slightly below the other no-income-tax states even though its state income tax is $0.
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%), state income tax and modeled employee payroll contributions. Alaska employee UI is 0.5% of reportable wages up to $54,200 for 2026; Pennsylvania employee UC is 0.07% of gross wages with no employee wage cap. Washington's employee premiums are also subtracted. The Texas example is not a common take-home figure for all nine states. Assumes one covered job for the full year, no pre-tax deductions and no coverage exemption. Local/city income taxes and tax credits are excluded; annual estimates do not track pay-stub timing or rounding.
Official unemployment sources: Alaska Department of Labor: 2026 employee UI rate and taxable wage base; Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry: Calendar Year 2026 UC tax highlights. Programs not yet modeled include Hawaii, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware and Minnesota.
“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.
Do all no-income-tax states give the same take-home pay?▾
No. On a $75,000 salary, this model gives a single filer about $61,593 in Texas and $61,322 in Alaska after federal tax, FICA and modeled employee payroll contributions. Both have no state income tax, but Alaska's employee UI lowers take-home; Washington also has employee payroll premiums. These estimates assume no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
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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Calculate my income tax →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.