States With No Income Tax in 2026 (Full List)
Updated June 12, 2026 · PayCalc Editorial
Living in a state with no income tax means a bigger paycheck — but it is not always the cheaper choice overall. Here is the complete 2026 list and what it really means for your take-home pay.
The 9 states with no income tax in 2026
- Alaska
- Florida
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
- Wyoming
New Hampshire taxes only interest and dividends (being phased out), and Washington taxes capital gains for high earners — neither taxes ordinary wages.
What it means for your paycheck
In these states only federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) come out of your wages. On a $60,000 salary that can leave several thousand dollars more in your pocket each year than a high-tax state. Check yours with the Texas paycheck calculator or Florida paycheck calculator.
The trade-offs
No-income-tax states often make up the revenue with higher sales or property taxes, so compare your total tax burden — not just the income-tax headline. Cost of living matters too.
Compare any salary across states with our take-home pay calculator.