States With No Income Tax

Some U.S. states are commonly discussed as states with no broad wage income tax. These states can be attractive to workers comparing take-home pay, but income tax is only one part of the full financial picture.

States commonly treated as having no broad wage income tax include Texas, Florida, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Tennessee. New Hampshire has special rules and is often discussed separately because tax treatment has changed over time.

A state with no broad wage income tax does not mean a person pays no taxes. Sales tax, property tax, local fees, insurance costs, housing costs, and cost of living can still matter.

When comparing states, it is useful to estimate take-home pay, but also compare rent or mortgage costs, transportation, healthcare, insurance, and everyday expenses.

Use TaxMaster state pages, the state income tax calculator, and the paycheck calculator to compare simple estimates before making a decision.