Kentucky income tax calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 Kentucky state income tax. Kentucky has a flat 3.5% state income tax. See your taxable income, marginal rate and the same income in other states.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- 2026 state rates, checked against state revenue departments
- See sources
Kentucky state income tax for 2026
$2,507.40
3.34% of $75,000. Marginal rate 3.5%.
- State taxable income
- $71,640
- Federal income tax
- $7,670
- Federal + state
- $10,177 (13.6%)
- Monthly
- $208.95
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Same income in other states
| Kentucky | $2,507 (3.3%) |
|---|---|
| Texas | no income tax |
| Florida | no income tax |
| California | $2,775 (3.7%) |
| New York | $3,453 (4.6%) |
| Illinois | $3,568 (4.8%) |
- A planning estimate using Kentucky's standard deduction and personal exemptions or credits. Itemized deductions, state-specific credits and retirement income rules are not applied.
- Local income or wage taxes in some Kentucky cities and counties are not included.
Show the math
| Income after pre-tax contributions | $75,000 |
|---|---|
| Kentucky standard deduction | โ$3,360 |
| State taxable income | $71,640 |
| Tax at 3.5% | $2,507.40 |
| State tax | $2,507.40 |
What to do next
How it works
The calculator starts from your income after pre-tax contributions, subtracts Kentucky's standard deduction and personal exemptions where they exist, and applies a flat 3.5% state income tax. Personal credits come off the tax. Kentucky allows a standard deduction of $3,360 for single filers.
Things to keep in mind
Some cities or counties in Kentucky levy their own income or wage tax, which is not included here. Itemized deductions and state-specific credits are not applied, so filers with large deductions will owe less than shown.
Some Kentucky rules, such as high-income phase-outs or special rates on certain income, are left out of this estimate. The state revenue department's own calculator or instructions have the full detail.
Sources
Rules applied as of 2026-01-01. See the sources below for details.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026Checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kentucky income tax rate?
A flat 3.5% on taxable income for 2026. Single filers subtract a $3,360 standard deduction first.
What is the Kentucky standard deduction?
$3,360 for single filers in 2026 and $3,360 for married couples filing jointly.
Does Kentucky tax Social Security or retirement income?
This calculator is for wages and ordinary income. Kentucky's treatment of Social Security, pensions and retirement account withdrawals follows separate rules that are not applied here.
Are there local income taxes in Kentucky?
Yes. Some cities, counties or school districts in Kentucky add their own income or wage tax. They are not included in this estimate.