TaxPlanCalcTax year 2026

Kentucky Income Tax Calculator

2026 rules

Enter your pay to see your 2026 Kentucky income tax next to federal tax and FICA, and what's left per paycheck.

Your numbers

Most Kentucky cities and counties charge an occupational tax.

Result

Kentucky income tax$2,332

  1. Gross income$75,000
  2. Pre-tax deductions-$5,000
  3. Federal income tax-$6,570
  4. Social Security (6.2%)-$4,650
  5. Medicare (1.45%)-$1,088
  6. Kentucky taxable income$66,640
  7. Kentucky income tax-$2,332
  8. Take-home pay (yearly)$55,360
  9. Per biweekly paycheck$2,129
  10. Per month$4,613
  11. Kentucky marginal rate3.50%
  12. Kentucky effective rate3.33%
  13. Total tax as a share of gross19.5%

Kentucky at a glance

Rates
Kentucky has a flat 3.50% income tax.
Deductions
For 2026 you get a standard deduction of $3,360 single or $3,360 joint.
Local tax
Most Kentucky cities and counties charge an occupational tax.
Social Security
Kentucky doesn't tax Social Security benefits.
Capital gains
Kentucky taxes capital gains as ordinary income, at the same rates as wages (3.50%).

Kentucky tax brackets for 2026

All filers (taxable income)
RateTaxable income
3.50%over $0

Questions

What is the Kentucky income tax rate for 2026?

Kentucky has a flat 3.50% income tax. For 2026 you get a standard deduction of $3,360 single or $3,360 joint.

Does Kentucky tax Social Security?

No. Kentucky doesn't tax Social Security benefits.

Are there local income taxes in Kentucky?

Most Kentucky cities and counties charge an occupational tax. Enter your local rate in the calculator to include it.

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