Tax Bracket for Utah (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Utah (UT) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Flat rate
Top Marginal Rate
4.65%
Number of Brackets
1
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Utah
This calculator shows which Utah tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Utah Overview
Utah levies a flat income tax rate of 4.65% on all taxable income. Unlike progressive states with multiple brackets, every dollar earned in Utah is taxed at the same rate, making calculations predictable and straightforward.
How Utah Compares
Utah's top rate of 4.65% compares to Colorado at 4.4% and Nevada at 0%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4.4% | Colorado has an income tax rate of 4.4%. |
| Nevada | 0% | Nevada has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Arizona | 2.5% | Arizona has an income tax rate of 2.5%. |
Utah's income tax rate of 4.65% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Utah Residents
- 1Utah uses a flat income tax rate of 4.65%, meaning all taxable income is taxed at the same rate regardless of how much you earn.
- 2With a flat tax, your marginal rate and effective state rate are the same—4.65%.
- 3Federal brackets still apply progressively on top of Utah's flat 4.65% rate.
- 4Pre-tax retirement contributions reduce both your federal bracket and the income subject to Utah's flat 4.65%.
- 5Utah's flat 4.65% is below the national average of about 5%, making withholding calculations straightforward.