State Income Tax Comparison Calculator
Compare state income tax burden for relocation decisions.
State Tax Comparison
| State | Income Tax? | Min Rate | Max Rate | Est. Tax | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Yes | 1.00% | 13.30% | $ 6375 | 6.38% |
| TX | None | 0.00% | 0.00% | $ 0 | 0.00% |
Tax Difference
CA Tax:$ 6375
TX Tax:$ 0
Difference:$ 6375
Savings: 100.0% of current state tax
Recommendation
Moving to TX (no income tax) saves ~$6375 annually. Consider property tax and cost of living differences.
No Income Tax States
TX, FL, WA, NV, NH, TN, SD, AK, WY
Note: NH taxes dividends/interest only. TN Hall tax repealed 2021.
State Tax Key Points
- 9 states have no income tax
- Progressive vs flat rate systems
- SALT deduction capped at $10K
- Consider property tax rates
- Sales tax varies by state
- Local/city taxes may apply
- Establish residency carefully
- 183-day rule for domicile
- Part-year returns for moving
- Overall cost of living matters