Utah income tax at a glance
SB 60 (2026) cut Utah’s flat rate from 4.5% to 4.45%, retroactive to January 1, 2026. Instead of a standard deduction, Utah gives a taxpayer credit of 6% of the federal standard deduction plus $2,111 per dependent, phased out at 1.3% of income above about $18,213 ($36,426 joint).
| Tax structure | Flat 4.45% |
| Figures for tax year | 2026 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | Credit instead |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $3,110 (4.15%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 15th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 4.85% |
How Utah calculates your income tax
Utah starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). Instead of a standard deduction, Utah gives a nonrefundable taxpayer credit worth 6% of the federal standard deduction (plus $2,111 per dependent), which phases out as income rises.
Utah income tax rate (2026)
Utah applies a single 4.45% rate to all taxable income for every filing status. There are no brackets to climb: each extra $1,000 of taxable income adds $45 of state tax.
Utah standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Credit | — | — |
| Married filing jointly | Credit | — | — |
| Head of household | Credit | — | — |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Utah income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | UT tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,672 | 3.34% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $40,683 | $3,390 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $469 | 0.94% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,926 | $3,660 |
| $75,000 | Single | $3,110 | 4.15% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $58,483 | $4,874 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $1,907 | 2.54% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $62,716 | $5,226 |
| $100,000 | Single | $4,450 | 4.45% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $74,730 | $6,228 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $3,344 | 3.34% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $81,366 | $6,780 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Utah
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Utah taxable income: $75,000
- 4.45% on $75,000 = $3,337.50
- Credits: −$228
- Utah income tax: $3,110 — 4.15% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 4.45%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $16,517 and take-home pay is about $58,483 ($2,249 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Utah
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Utah taxes
The Utah state sales tax rate is 4.85%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,455 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Utah with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Utah and its neighbors. Moving to Wyoming would cut state income tax on this salary by about $3,110 a year.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | Flat | 4.45% | $3,110 | — |
| Idaho | Flat | 5.3% | $2,867 | −$243 |
| Wyoming | No income tax | — | $0 | −$3,110 |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.4% | $2,592 | −$518 |
| New Mexico | Graduated | 5.9% | $2,359 | −$750 |
| Arizona | Flat | 2.5% | $1,473 | −$1,637 |
| Nevada | No income tax | — | $0 | −$3,110 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Utah income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Utah tax by about $575 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Utah return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2026. Source: official Utah tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Utah income tax FAQ
What is the Utah state income tax rate?
Utah has a flat 4.45% rate for 2026. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 4.15%.
How much Utah income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,110 for a single filer and $1,907 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $58,483 a year.
What is the Utah standard deduction?
Utah has no standard deduction; it gives a taxpayer credit of 6% of the federal standard deduction instead, phased out as income rises.
Does Utah have local income taxes?
No local income taxes.
Is Utah a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Utah ranks 15 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), in the middle of the pack. Among its neighbors, Wyoming is cheapest at $0.