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How Much Is Indiana State Income Tax in 2026?

Indiana's flat state rate is 2.95% for 2026 — the latest step in a scheduled phase-down to 2.9% in 2027. However, every county adds its own income tax, so most Hoosiers pay a combined rate closer to 4.5%–5.5%.

Updated: August 2026 · 7 min read

State income tax

2.95% flat

Falling to 2.9% in 2027

Standard deduction

$0

$1,000 personal exemption

County income tax

0.5%–3%

All 92 counties

$100k take-home

$76,230

State tax only, single filer

Quick Answer: Low State Rate, But Add County Tax

Indiana's state income tax is a flat 2.95% for 2026. A single filer earning $100,000 pays about $2,950 in state income tax and takes home roughly $76,230 after federal tax, FICA, and state tax. That does not include county income tax, which can add another 0.5%–3%.

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How Indiana Taxes Your Income

  • Flat 2.95% state rate. Down from 3.23% in 2023, heading to 2.9% in 2027.
  • No standard deduction. Indiana uses personal exemptions: $1,000 per taxpayer/spouse, $1,500 per dependent.
  • All counties add tax. Every one of Indiana's 92 counties levies a local income tax.
  • Clean sales tax. Indiana has a flat 7% state sales tax with no local add-ons.

Indiana Take-Home Pay by Income Level

The table below shows estimated annual take-home pay for a single filer. It includes federal income tax, FICA, and Indiana state income tax only.

Gross Federal FICA IN State Take-Home
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,475$40,880
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,213$59,380
$100,000$13,170$7,650$2,950$76,230
$150,000$24,734$11,475$4,425$109,366
$200,000$36,734$14,339$5,900$143,027

Estimated Tax Breakdown

Take-home $76,230
Federal
$13,170 13.2%
State
$2,950 2.9%
FICA
$7,650 7.6%
Net Pay
$76,230 76.2%

Indiana County Income Tax

All 92 counties levy a local income tax. Rates range from about 0.5% in the lowest counties to nearly 3% in a few high-rate counties. Marion County (Indianapolis) is around 2%. On a $100,000 salary, that adds roughly $500–$3,000 of additional income tax, so the real combined rate is usually 4%–5.5%.

Retirement and Social Security

Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Indiana income tax. Indiana also offers deductions for military retirement pay and certain civil-service pensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indiana income tax rate in 2026?

A flat 2.95% at the state level, scheduled to fall to 2.9% in 2027.

Does Indiana have county income taxes?

Yes — all 92 counties levy one, typically 0.5%–3%. Marion County (Indianapolis) is about 2%.

Does Indiana tax Social Security benefits?

No. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Indiana income tax.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Indiana?

About $76,230 after federal tax, FICA, and Indiana state tax — before county tax, which adds roughly $500–$3,000.

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Sources

  • Indiana Department of Revenue: 2026 state income tax rate and county tax rates.
  • Indiana General Assembly: scheduled state rate phase-down.
  • IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 — 2026 federal brackets and FICA limits.

Figures are estimates for a single filer with no credits or itemized deductions.