States with no income tax
By Sol Lakein, founder of Slower Sundays. Updated November 2026.
- 8 statesNo income taxPlus Washington on wages
- 9.61%Highest sales tax of the groupTennessee, state plus average local
- 1.43%Highest property tax of the groupNew Hampshire, effective rate
The states with no income tax, and their other taxes
| State | Income tax | Sales tax (combined) | Property tax (effective) | 2-bed rent | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | None | 1.82% | 1.06% | $1,506 | $435,000 |
| Florida | None | 6.98% | 0.80% | $1,873 | $409,950 |
| Nevada | None | 8.24% | 0.47% | $1,644 | $480,000 |
| New Hampshire | None | 0.00% | 1.43% | $1,867 | $590,000 |
| South Dakota | None | 6.11% | 1.04% | $1,148 | $375,000 |
| Tennessee | None | 9.61% | 0.46% | $1,306 | $429,450 |
| Texas | None | 8.20% | 1.32% | $1,533 | $355,765 |
| Washington | None on wages | 9.51% | 0.81% | $1,885 | $639,475 |
| Wyoming | None | 5.56% | 0.56% | $1,035 | $496,500 |
Rent: US Census Bureau ACS 2025 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms. Typical home: Realtor.com median listing price via FRED, September 2026.
The lowest income taxes among states that have one
| State | Top rate, 2026 | Sales tax (combined) | Property tax (effective) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2.50% | 8.52% | 0.44% |
| North Dakota | 2.50% | 7.09% | 0.92% |
| Ohio | 2.75% | 7.29% | 1.22% |
| Indiana | 2.95% | 7.00% | 0.74% |
| Louisiana | 3.00% | 10.11% | 0.55% |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% | 6.34% | 1.12% |
| Kentucky | 3.50% | 6.00% | 0.72% |
| Arkansas | 3.70% | 9.46% | 0.50% |
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No income tax states: questions people ask
Which states have no income tax?
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming levy no individual income tax in 2026. Washington taxes capital gains but not wages (Tax Foundation, 2026).
How many states have no state income tax?
8 states have no individual income tax in 2026. Counting Washington, which does not tax wages, the list is 9.
Do states with no income tax have higher other taxes?
Often. Tennessee has a combined state and average local sales tax of 9.61%, and New Hampshire has an effective property tax rate of 1.43% (Tax Foundation 2026; Census ACS 2025). Compare all three taxes before you move for the income tax alone.
Does New Hampshire have an income tax?
New Hampshire has no tax on wages. Tax Foundation lists it among the states with no individual income tax for 2026.
Which state has the highest income tax?
California, with a top marginal rate of 13.30% in 2026 (Tax Foundation).
More on taxes
- States with the lowest property taxes
- States that don't tax Social Security
- Tax-friendly states for retirees
- Cost of living in Alaska
- Cost of living in Florida
- Cost of living in Nevada
- Cost of living in New Hampshire
- Cost of living in South Dakota
- Cost of living in Tennessee
- Cost of living in Texas
- Cost of living in Washington
- Cost of living in Wyoming
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Sources for this page
- Property tax paid and home value: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year, tables B25103 and B25077
- Income tax rates: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026), with Georgia and South Carolina updated for 2026 laws signed later
- Sales tax rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026 (January 20, 2026)
- Rent: US Census Bureau ACS 2025 1-year, B25031
- Median listing price: Realtor.com via FRED, September 2026
- © Realtor.com, Housing Inventory Core Metrics (median listing price and median listing price per square foot), retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis