TaxMath

Fleet rankings

Every US state and the District of Columbia, ranked by what a specific taxpayer actually owes — not by top marginal rate. The two are different lists, and the gap between them is usually the story.

Tax year 2026

The $65,000 single filer10 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $2,088 · up to $5,114 in OregonThe $185,000 filer with investment income9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $8,347 · up to $17,755 in Oregon

Tax year 2025

The $65,000 single filer9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $2,198 · up to $5,129 in OregonThe $185,000 filer with investment income9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $8,705 · up to $17,772 in Oregon

Tax year 2024

The $65,000 single filer9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $2,351 · up to $5,146 in OregonThe $185,000 filer with investment income9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $9,100 · up to $17,790 in Oregon

Tax year 2023

The $65,000 single filer9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $2,482 · up to $5,175 in OregonThe $185,000 filer with investment income9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $9,300 · up to $17,820 in Oregon

Tax year 2022

The $65,000 single filer9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $2,607 · up to $5,212 in OregonThe $185,000 filer with investment income9 jurisdictions charge nothing · median $9,780 · up to $17,859 in Oregon

Rankings cover state personal income tax for a single filer. Federal tax, local income taxes, payroll, sales and property taxes are excluded — see methodology for the full list of what the model does and does not do, and the 2026 status board for which jurisdictions carry final figures.

Coming as the engine expands.
  • The $120,000 household — The calculator models single filers only. This persona needs joint-filing support, which is in progress.
  • The $250,000 household with a $40,000 Schedule C — The calculator models single filers only. This persona needs joint-filing support, which is in progress.
  • The $85,000 retiree — Needs joint filing plus Social Security and pension treatment, which vary widely by state and are not yet modeled.