State Tax Information
Find simple, plain-English guides to your state's tax rules. Each state has different tax laws—understanding yours helps you file correctly and avoid surprises.
State Tax Quick Reference
💡 Important: In addition to federal taxes, most states have their own tax systems. This can include state income tax, sales tax, property tax, and other state-specific taxes. Some states have no income tax at all, while others have high rates. Click on your state below to see a detailed guide.
Texas
Learn about Texas sales tax, property tax, and how the lack of state income tax affects you
California
Understand California's state income tax, sales tax, property tax, and state-specific credits
New York
Learn about NY state income tax, NYC local tax, and how multiple tax layers work together
Florida
Florida has no state income tax for individuals. Learn about sales tax, property tax, and other Florida taxes
Illinois
Understand Illinois state income tax, sales tax, property tax, and local tax variations
Pennsylvania
Learn about PA state income tax, local earned income taxes, and how multiple tax layers work
Ohio
Understand Ohio state income tax, local city/school district taxes, and sales and property taxes
Georgia
Learn about Georgia state income tax, sales tax, property tax, and homestead exemptions
Michigan
Understand Michigan state income tax, city income taxes, sales tax, and property tax exemptions
North Carolina
Learn about North Carolina state income tax, sales tax, property tax, and local tax variations
New Jersey
Understand New Jersey state income tax, sales tax, and property taxes (often higher in NJ)
Virginia
Learn about Virginia state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Arizona
Understand Arizona state income tax, transaction privilege tax (TPT), and property taxes
Massachusetts
Learn about Massachusetts state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Washington
Understand Washington state taxes - no income tax on wages, but sales and property taxes apply
Colorado
Learn about Colorado state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Tennessee
Understand Tennessee state taxes - no income tax on wages, but sales and property taxes apply
Wisconsin
Learn about Wisconsin state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Maryland
Understand Maryland state and local income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Alabama
Learn about Alabama state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Alaska
Understand Alaska state taxes - no income tax and no statewide sales tax, but local taxes may apply
Arkansas
Learn about Arkansas state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Connecticut
Understand Connecticut state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Delaware
Learn about Delaware state income tax and property taxes - no state or local sales tax
District of Columbia
Understand Washington, D.C. income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Hawaii
Learn about Hawaii state income tax, General Excise Tax (GET), and property taxes
Idaho
Understand Idaho state income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Indiana
Learn about Indiana state and county income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Iowa
Understand Iowa state income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Kansas
Learn about Kansas state income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes
Kentucky
Understand Kentucky state income tax, local occupational taxes, sales tax, and property taxes
Louisiana
Learn about Louisiana state income tax, parish property taxes, and combined sales taxes
Maine
Learn about Maine state income tax, sales and use tax, and town property taxes
Minnesota
Understand Minnesota state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
Mississippi
Learn about Mississippi state income tax, sales and use tax, and county property taxes
Missouri
Understand Missouri state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Montana
Learn about Montana state income tax and property taxes. No general statewide sales tax
Nebraska
Understand Nebraska state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Nevada
Learn about Nevada taxes. No state income tax. Understand sales and use tax and property taxes
New Hampshire
Learn about New Hampshire taxes. No wage tax, no sales tax, interest/dividends tax, property taxes
New Mexico
Understand New Mexico state income tax, Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), and property taxes
North Dakota
Understand North Dakota state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Oklahoma
Learn about Oklahoma state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Oregon
Learn about Oregon state income tax, no statewide sales tax, and property taxes
Rhode Island
Understand Rhode Island state income tax, sales and use tax, and local property taxes
South Carolina
Learn about South Carolina state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
South Dakota
Learn about South Dakota's no state income tax policy, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Utah
Understand Utah flat-rate state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Vermont
Learn about Vermont state income tax, sales and use tax, and property taxes linked to education funding
West Virginia
Understand West Virginia state income tax, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Wyoming
Learn about Wyoming's no state income tax policy, state and local sales taxes, and property taxes
Understanding State Taxes
State Income Tax
Most states tax personal income with their own rates and brackets. Some states have no income tax at all. You typically file a separate state return in addition to your federal return.
Sales Tax
Most states charge sales tax on purchases. Rates vary by state and local jurisdiction. Some items like groceries or medicine may be exempt.
Property Tax
Local governments (counties, cities, school districts) typically levy property taxes on real estate and sometimes personal property. Rates and rules vary widely.
Other State Taxes
States may have other taxes like fuel taxes, hotel taxes, excise taxes on specific products, and business taxes. These vary greatly by state.
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