Kentucky Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Kentucky income tax calculation
Known as the Bluegrass State, Kentucky’s economy is based on manufacturing, trade, mining, and agriculture. The median household income is $55,629 (2021).
Brief summary of Kentucky state income tax:
- a flat rate of 5% state income tax
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction
- no state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Kentucky 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]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Adjusted gross income | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
Any | $2,770 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
Any | $5,540 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
Any | $2,690 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
Any | $5,380 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
Any | $2,650 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
Any | $5,300 |
State exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Kentucky income tax?
Calculate your Kentucky state income tax with the following six steps:
- 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
How much is $49000 a year after taxes in Kentucky?
A single filer in Kentucky will take home $38,819.50, with a income tax of $10,180.50, if he/she earns $49,000 in 2022.