Indiana has a 2.95% flat state income tax for 2026 — one of the lowest state rates in the Midwest, and cut for the fifth consecutive year. However, most residents also pay local county taxes.

Indiana State Income Tax Rate

Tax Type Rate
State income tax 2.95% (flat, 2026)
County income tax Roughly 0.5% - 3.13% (confirm current rates by county)
Total combined rate Roughly 3.45% - 6.08%

Indiana uses a flat tax rate — everyone pays the same state percentage regardless of income. The state rate has been cut every year since 2022: 3.23% (2022) → 3.15% (2023) → 3.05% (2024) → 3.00% (2025) → 2.95% (2026), under a framework (HEA 1001) that ties each 0.05-point cut to revenue growth and budget reserve targets being met.

Indiana County Income Tax Rates

County rates change periodically. Confirm current rates for your specific county with the Indiana Department of Revenue before relying on a specific figure — the table below reflects the last confirmed structure and is illustrative of the range, not a guarantee of current rates.

Illustrative Range (Confirm Current Figures)

County Type Illustrative County Rate Range
Higher-rate counties (e.g., Pulaski) Up to ~3.13%
Major metro counties (e.g., Marion/Indianapolis) ~2%
Lower-rate counties As low as ~0.75%–1%

Indiana Tax Calculator Examples (Illustrative)

Example 1: $75,000 in a county with a 2% county rate

Component Calculation
Gross income $75,000
State tax (2.95%) $2,213
County tax (2.0%, illustrative) $1,500
Total IN tax $3,713
Effective rate ~4.95%

Example 2: $100,000 in a county with a 1% county rate

Component Calculation
Gross income $100,000
State tax (2.95%) $2,950
County tax (1.0%, illustrative) $1,000
Total IN tax $3,950
Effective rate ~3.95%

Confirm your specific county’s rate before using these figures, since county rates vary considerably and change over time.

Indiana Deductions & Exemptions

Standard Deductions (Exemptions)

Indiana doesn’t have a traditional standard deduction but offers exemptions. Confirm current amounts with the Indiana Department of Revenue, as these were not independently re-verified this session:

Exemption Type Amount (confirm current figure)
Personal exemption (each) ~$1,000
Dependent exemption (each) ~$1,500
Age 65+ exemption ~$1,000
Blind exemption ~$1,000

Renter’s Deduction

Indiana allows renters to deduct a portion of rent paid during the year — confirm the current maximum amount, as this figure has been adjusted over time.

What Income is Taxed in Indiana?

Taxed:

  • Wages and salaries
  • Self-employment income
  • Interest and dividends
  • Capital gains
  • 401(k) and traditional IRA distributions (over exemption)
  • Private pension income (over exemption)
  • Rental income

Not taxed:

  • Social Security — Fully exempt
  • A limited amount of retirement/pension income if 62+ (confirm current exemption amount)
  • Military retirement pay (confirm current exemption treatment, which has been expanded in recent years)
  • Indiana municipal bond interest

Indiana vs. Neighboring States

State Top Income Tax Rate (confirm current figures) Notes
Indiana ~2.95%–6.08% Flat state rate + county
Ohio Confirm current top rate Progressive
Kentucky 3.5% (cut from 4.0%, effective Jan. 1, 2026) Flat
Illinois 4.95% Flat
Michigan 4.25% Flat

Indiana’s state rate remains among the lowest in the region, but county taxes add meaningfully to the total.

Filing Indiana State Taxes

Filing Requirement Details
Form IT-40
Due date April 15 (with federal)
E-file Yes, through IN DOR
Extension Automatic with federal extension (confirm current details)

Indiana Sales Tax

  • State rate: 7%
  • No local sales tax
  • Groceries exempt (food for home consumption)

Indiana’s 7% sales tax is higher than the national average state rate.

Tips to Reduce Indiana Taxes

  1. Choose a low-tax county — county rates can differ by 2 percentage points or more
  2. Max retirement contributions — 401(k), IRA reduce taxable income
  3. Claim renter’s deduction — confirm current maximum
  4. Retirement income exemption — confirm current age and dollar thresholds
  5. HSA contributions — triple tax advantage at the federal level
  6. Check county tax credits — some counties offer credits

Indiana Tax Resources

Indiana Department of Revenue

  • Website: in.gov/dor
  • Phone: 317-232-2240
  • County tax rates updated annually

Bottom Line

Indiana has a 2.95% flat state income tax for 2026 — among the lowest in the region, and cut for the fifth consecutive year under a revenue-triggered phase-down framework. County income taxes bring total rates meaningfully higher depending on where you live. Social Security is fully exempt, and taxpayers 62+ get a retirement income exemption (confirm the current dollar amount). Choosing a low-tax county can save meaningful money annually.

For a side-by-side comparison of every state’s income tax rates, see state income tax rates by state 2026 and best and worst states for taxes 2026. Federal income tax applies on top of state taxes — see 2026 federal income tax brackets to calculate your combined liability.

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