Kentucky Paycheck Calculator
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Kentucky state income tax
Kentucky has a population of over 4 million (2019) and is known for horse racing, moonshine and of course, Kentucky Fried Chicken. The median household income is $48,375 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax is a flat rate of 5%
- no state-level payroll tax
- no standard deductions and exemptions
From Wikipedia
Kentucky tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Calculating your Kentucky state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Total annual income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Post-tax deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your tax liability [Taxable income × Tax rate = Tax liability]
- minus any additional tax withholdings [Total annual income – (Tax liability + All deductions + Withholdings) = Your annual paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
Income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5% |
Standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Adjusted gross income | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
What taxes do Kentuckian pay?
The state-level income tax is a flat rate of 5%, regardless of your filing status.
How much do you make after taxes in Kentucky?
A single filer making $49,000 per annual will take home $38,761 after tax.
For a married couple with a combined annual income of $98,000, the take home pay is $77,522.