States With No Income Tax
See which U.S. states have no wage income tax, what that means in practice, and how to compare them in the My Taxes calculator.
Last updated: 2026-08-13
Nine jurisdictions with no wage income tax
As of tax year 2026, these nine places do not levy a broad-based individual income tax on wages and salaries: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. In My Taxes, selecting one of these shows that the state has no income tax for that year.
New Hampshire repealed its interest and dividends tax as of 2025, so it now joins the no-income-tax group for ordinary resident income. Washington does not tax wages; it does tax certain high-earner capital gains, which is outside the ordinary wage-income brackets this calculator models.
No income tax does not mean no tax
Residents of these states still typically pay other taxes—sales tax, property tax, excise taxes, business taxes, or specialized levies. A lower (or zero) state income tax bill can be offset by higher costs elsewhere, so “no income tax” is only one piece of a relocation or budgeting decision.
Federal income tax still applies wherever you live. Use My Taxes to separate the federal bracket estimate from the state estimate when you compare locations.
Compare states if your state bill feels high
On the results page, open the State tab, then use the State control to switch jurisdictions without re-entering income or filing status. That is a quick way to see how much of your estimate comes from state income tax versus federal brackets.
If you are exploring a move, try a no-income-tax state next to your current state with the same taxable income and year. Treat the result as an educational estimate—rules for part-year residents, remote work, and local taxes can change the real-world outcome.
How My Taxes shows these states
When a selected state has no wage income tax for the year, the State tab explains that no income-tax brackets apply. States with flat or graduated income taxes show rate tables and an estimated state tax on the taxable income you entered.
Always confirm the latest rules with your state department of revenue before filing or making a move based on tax differences.
Next step
Ready to run the numbers? Open the federal and state tax calculator and enter your tax year, taxable income, state, and filing status.
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