Minnesota Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take home pay after federal & Minnesota taxes
Last updated on Aug 24 2021
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Minnesota state income tax
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 5.35% to 9.85%
- nope of the cities has a local income tax
- no state payroll taxes
- has standard deduction and exemption (if you have dependents)
- has a state-level Child Tax Credit for each dependent
Minnesota fiscal year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the fiscal year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Follow the steps below to calculate your take home pay after state income tax:
- 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]
- determine whether your tax liability is more than your tax credits and withheld
- Tax liability – (Credits + Withheld) = What you owe or
- (Credits + Withheld) – Tax liability = Tax refunds
State payroll tax
There are no state payroll insurance taxes in Minnesota.
Income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Single | $0 – $27,230 | 5.35% |
| $27,230 – $89,440 | 6.80% | ||
| $89,440 – $166,040 | 7.85% | ||
| $166,040+ | 9.85% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $39,810 | 5.35% | |
| $39,810 – $158,140 | 6.80% | ||
| $158,140 – $276,200 | 7.85% | ||
| $276,200+ | 9.85% | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 – $19,905 | 5.35% | |
| $19,905 – $79,070 | 6.80% | ||
| $79,070 – $138,100 | 7.85% | ||
| $138,100+ | 9.85% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $33,520 | 5.35% | |
| $33,520 – $134,700 | 6.80% | ||
| $134,700 – $220,730 | 7.85% | ||
| $220,730+ | 9.85% | ||
| 2020 | Single | $0 – $26,520 | 5.35% |
| $26,520 – $87,110 | 6.80% | ||
| $87,110 – $161,720 | 7.85% | ||
| $161,720+ | 9.85% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $38,770 | 5.35% | |
| $38,770 – $154,020 | 6.80% | ||
| $154,020 – $269,010 | 7.85% | ||
| $269,010+ | 9.85% | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 – $19,385 | 5.35% | |
| $19,385 – $77,010 | 6.80% | ||
| $77,010 – $134,505 | 7.85% | ||
| $134,505+ | 9.85% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $32,650 | 5.35% | |
| $32,650 – $131,190 | 6.80% | ||
| $131,190 – $214,980 | 7.85% | ||
| $214,980+ | 9.85% |
Deductions
The state-level standard deduction is tied to the federal standard deduction. For more information, refer to Tax Foundation.
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,525 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,050 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $24,400 | |
| Head of Household | $18,350 |
Exemptions
You can only claim dependents as exemptions in Minnesota. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dependent(s) | $4,350 |
| 2020 | Dependent(s) | $4,250 |
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Minnesota only has state-level EITC for those with dependents. Refer to TCWF for more information.
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Percentage of Federal EITC |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
Dependent(s) | 34% |
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
Minnesota doesn’t have a Child Tax Credit.
FAQs
What taxes do Minnesotan pay?
Minnesotans only need to pay the progressive state income tax. No local income tax or state-level payroll tax. There is a standard deduction.
How much do you make after taxes in Minnesota?
The post-tax take home pay of a single Minnesotan who earns $69,000 per annual is $52,108.53.
Married filers with a combined annual income of $138,000 will take home $104,004.64 after taxes.