Kentucky income tax calculator
Kentucky taxes income at a flat 3.5%. See your Kentucky tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 3.4% · top rate 3.5%. Ranks #21 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Kentucky income tax in 2026
Kentucky cut its flat rate to 3.5% for 2026. Many Kentucky cities and counties add an occupational license tax of 1% to 2.5%.
Kentucky brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 3.5% | $0 |
Joint filers’ brackets are twice as wide.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Kentucky Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Kentucky income tax rate for 2026?
Kentucky has a flat income tax of 3.5%. Kentucky cut its flat rate to 3.5% for 2026. Many Kentucky cities and counties add an occupational license tax of 1% to 2.5%.
How much Kentucky tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Kentucky ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Kentucky have local income taxes?
Kentucky does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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