California Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your California income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 24, 2024
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California state taxes
Quick California tax facts
- State income tax: 1% to 13.3%
- State payroll tax: 1.1%
- State sales tax: 7.25%
- Property tax: 0.74%
- Gas tax: 51.1 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $2.87 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2.35%
From Wikipedia
California income taxes
Income tax in California is as multifaceted as the state’s celebrated coastline. With rates ranging from 1% to a nation-leading 13.3%, the Golden State’s progressive income tax structure is designed to distribute the tax burden according to individuals’ financial capacities.
California extends its generosity through standard deductions and exemptions, much like the warm, inviting rays of its ever-present sun. Single filers receive a standard deduction of $4,537, with married or joint filers benefiting from a deduction of $9,074. It’s one of the ways in which California ensures the equitable treatment of its taxpayers.
Calculate your income tax in California
Calculating your California state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
- Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
- Add up all state and local taxes [State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income taxes]
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 0.9% | $153,164 |
| 2022 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 1.1% | $145,600 |
| 2021 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 1.2% | $128,298 |
| 2020 | State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 1% | $122,909 |
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 - $10,412 | 1% |
| $10,412 - $24,684 | 2% | ||
| $24,684 - $38,959 | 4% | ||
| $38,959 - $54,081 | 6% | ||
| $54,081 - $68,350 | 8% | ||
| $68,350 - $349,137 | 9.3% | ||
| $349,137 - $418,961 | 10.3% | ||
| $418,961 - $698,271 | 11.3% | ||
| $698,271 - $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $20,824 | 1% | |
| $20,824 - $49,368 | 2% | ||
| $49,368 - $77,918 | 4% | ||
| $77,918 - $108,162 | 6% | ||
| $108,162 - $136,700 | 8% | ||
| $136,700 - $698,274 | 9.3% | ||
| $698,274 - $837,922 | 10.3% | ||
| $837,922 - $1,000,000 | 11.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 - $1,396,542 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,396,542 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $20,839 | 1% | |
| $20,839 - $49,371 | 2% | ||
| $49,371 - $63,644 | 4% | ||
| $63,644 - $78,765 | 6% | ||
| $78,765 - $93,037 | 8% | ||
| $93,037 - $474,824 | 9.3% | ||
| $474,824 - $569,790 | 10.3% | ||
| $569,790 - $949,649 | 11.3% | ||
| $949,649 - $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 - $10,099 | 1% |
| $10,099 - $23,942 | 2% | ||
| $23,942 - $37,788 | 4% | ||
| $37,788 - $52,455 | 6% | ||
| $52,455 - $66,295 | 8% | ||
| $66,295 - $338,639 | 9.3% | ||
| $338,639 - $406,364 | 10.3% | ||
| $406,364 - $677,275 | 11.3% | ||
| $677,275 - $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $20,198 | 1% | |
| $20,198 - $47,884 | 2% | ||
| $47,884 - $75,576 | 4% | ||
| $75,576 - $104,910 | 6% | ||
| $104,910 - $132,590 | 8% | ||
| $132,590 - $677,278 | 9.3% | ||
| $677,278 - $812,728 | 10.3% | ||
| $812,728 - $1,000,000 | 11.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 - $1,354,550 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,354,550 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $20,212 | 1% | |
| $20,212 - $47,887 | 2% | ||
| $44,217 – $56,999 | 4% | ||
| $56,999 – $70,542 | 6% | ||
| $70,542 – $83,324 | 8% | ||
| $83,324 – $425,251 | 9.3% | ||
| $425,251 – $510,303 | 10.3% | ||
| $510,303 – $850,503 | 11.3% | ||
| $850,503 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $9,325 | 1% |
| $9,325 – $22,107 | 2% | ||
| $22,107 – $34,892 | 4% | ||
| $34,892 – $48,435 | 6% | ||
| $48,435 – $61,214 | 8% | ||
| $61,214 – $312,686 | 9.3% | ||
| $312,686 – $375,221 | 10.3% | ||
| $375,221 – $625,369 | 11.3% | ||
| $625,369 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $18,650 | 1% | |
| $18,650 – $44,214 | 2% | ||
| $44,214 – $69,784 | 4% | ||
| $69,784 – $96,870 | 6% | ||
| $96,870 – $122,428 | 8% | ||
| $122,428 – $625,372 | 9.3% | ||
| $625,372 – $750,442 | 10.3% | ||
| $750,442 – $1,000,000 | 11.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 – $1,250,738 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,250,738 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $18,663 | 1% | |
| $18,663 – $44,217 | 2% | ||
| $44,217 – $56,999 | 4% | ||
| $56,999 – $70,542 | 6% | ||
| $70,542 – $83,324 | 8% | ||
| $83,324 – $425,251 | 9.3% | ||
| $425,251 – $510,303 | 10.3% | ||
| $510,303 – $850,503 | 11.3% | ||
| $850,503 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $8,932 | 1% |
| $8,932 – $21,175 | 2% | ||
| $21,175 – $33,421 | 4% | ||
| $33,421 – $46,394 | 6% | ||
| $46,394 – $58,634 | 8% | ||
| $58,634 – $299,508 | 9.3% | ||
| $299,508 – $359,407 | 10.3% | ||
| $359,407 – $599,012 | 11.3% | ||
| $599,012 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $17,864 | 1% | |
| $17,864 – $42,350 | 2% | ||
| $42,350 – $66,842 | 4% | ||
| $66,842 – $92,788 | 6% | ||
| $92,788 – $117,268 | 8% | ||
| $117,268 – $599,016 | 9.3% | ||
| $599,016 – $718,814 | 10.3% | ||
| $718,814 – $1,000,000 | 11.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 – $1,198,024 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,198,024 and over | 13.3% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $17,864 | 1% | |
| $17,864 – $42,353 | 2% | ||
| $42,353 – $54,597 | 4% | ||
| $54,597 – $67,569 | 6% | ||
| $67,569 – $79,812 | 8% | ||
| $79,812 – $407,329 | 9.3% | ||
| $407,329 – $488,796 | 10.3% | ||
| $488,796 – $814,658 | 11.3% | ||
| $814,658 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% | ||
| $1,000,000 and over | 13.3% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$5,363 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $10,726 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$5,202 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $10,404 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,803 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $9,606 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,601 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $9,202 |
State exemptions
There are state-level exemptions for all types of filers and dependents. All exemptions are in the form of tax credits. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
California sales tax
The state base rate is 7.25%, however, local additions can push the overall rate to over 10% in some regions.
California property tax
Property tax in California is as vital to local government funding, averaging 0.74% of a property’s assessed fair market value.
California capital gains tax
The state applies the same rates as regular income tax to capital gains.
California gas tax
The gas tax in California, currently at 51.1 cents per gallon, is a key contributor to the state’s infrastructure and transportation developments.
California tobacco tax
California’s tobacco tax is $2.87 per pack of 20 cigarettes
California insurance tax
Certain insurance companies in California pay a tax of 2.35% on gross premiums written.
FAQs
How do I calculate my California income tax?
Just six easy steps to calculate your California income tax.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
- Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
- State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income tax
How much is $80000 a year after taxes in California?
The total income tax is $19,939 for a single filer. The after-tax income is $60,061