Utah Tax Brackets 2026
Utah uses a single flat income tax rate of 4.5% for 2026. It applies to your taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions, the same rate at every income level.
| Flat rate on taxable income (all filing statuses) | 4.5% |
Utah also allows a personal exemption (subtracted from tax as a credit) of $966 for single filers.
See what these rates leave of an actual salary: Utah paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Utah?
For 2026, the top income tax rate in Utah is a flat 4.5%. Graduated states apply that top rate only to income above the final threshold, not to your whole salary.
How do Utah taxes compare with other states?
The clearest comparison is take-home pay on the same salary across states. Use the take-home pages to see how Utah stacks up against a no-income-tax state and its neighbors.
Federal: IRS 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) · FICA: IRS Topic 751 · Wage base: SSA · Utah: Utah State Tax Commission. Rates current as of July 16, 2026. Annual-liability estimates, not payroll withholding — see methodology.