Center for State Tax Policy

Individual Income and Payroll Taxes

The U.S. federal individual income tax was enacted in 1913 following the passage of the 16th Amendment. Today, most states and a small number of local and municipal governments also collect income taxes.

Federal Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets

State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets

State and Local Tax Ballot Measures to Watch on Election Day 2020

October 5, 2020

Colorado Proposition 116: Will Voters Reduce the State Income Tax Rate?

October 5, 2020

Seventh Time’s the Charm: New Jersey Passes Millionaires Tax

September 30, 2020

Republican Study Committee Workforce Plan Rethinks Education, Labor, and Welfare Tax Policy

September 22, 2020

New Census Data Shows States Beat Revenue Expectations in FY 2020

September 18, 2020

Does Your State Have a Marriage Penalty?

September 9, 2020

Nebraska’s Property Tax Compromise Provides Temporary Relief, but Structural Reform Is Still Needed

August 13, 2020

Teleworking Employees Face Double Taxation Due to Aggressive “Convenience Rule” Policies in Seven States

August 13, 2020

Does Your State Tax Social Security Benefits?

August 9, 2020

State Income and Sales Tax Revenues Slide in Second Quarter

July 30, 2020

Tax Options to Promote Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Economic Growth in Wisconsin

July 16, 2020

Marginal Tax Rates for Pass-through Businesses by State

July 15, 2020

State Forecasts Indicate $121 Billion 2-Year Tax Revenue Losses Compared to FY 2019

July 15, 2020

Non-Profit Files Lawsuit over Withholding Requirements in Ohio

July 10, 2020

D.C. Council to Consider Tax Hike Despite Balanced Budget

June 15, 2020

In Some States, 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Before 2019 Tax Returns

May 22, 2020

To What Extent Does Your State Rely on Individual Income Taxes?

May 13, 2020

Alabama, Missouri Bills Would Exempt CARES Relief from Income Tax Calculation

May 8, 2020

April 24th Afternoon State Tax Update

April 24, 2020

April 17th Morning State Tax Update

April 17, 2020