State Income Tax Comparison
Compare the income tax burden between any two states. Enter your income details and see exactly how much you’d pay in each state — with full bracket modeling, deductions, credits, and effective rates.
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State Income Tax Considerations
Nine states have no income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. (New Hampshire and Washington tax only specific investment income.)
Some states offer significant retirement income exclusions. For example, Illinois exempts all retirement income from state tax, while New York excludes up to $20,000 of pension income per person.
Don’t forget the federal SALT deduction. If you itemize on your federal return, state income taxes may be partially deductible (subject to the SALT cap). Moving to a no-tax state eliminates state tax but also eliminates that federal deduction.
This calculator models state income tax only. Total tax burden also includes property taxes, sales taxes, and estate taxes, which vary significantly by state.