What is Iowa state income tax rate?
Iowa uses a flat 3.8% rate in 2026. It follows the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly) and allows a $40 personal credit per filer ($80 joint).
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Iowa Income Tax Calculator 2026
Iowa has a flat state income tax rate of 3.8% in 2026 following recent tax reforms.
The calculator subtracts the standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly), applies 3.8%, then subtracts the $40 personal credit ($80 joint). Rates: Iowa Department of Revenue, Individual Income Tax.
2026 federal + state brackets + FICA — updates as you type.
State: Iowa (pre-selected; change the dropdown for other states)
Not applied in this simplified model.
State tax uses your state's 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits for your filing status. City and county income taxes (for example NYC, Maryland counties, Ohio cities) are not included. FICA: Social Security 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 and Medicare 1.45% on all wages shown.
Iowa: 2026 flat 3.8% after the standard deduction, minus the $40 personal credit ($80 joint). Dependent and other credits are not modeled.
Federal brackets (2026 · Single)
10%$0 – $12,400
12%$12,401 – $50,400
Your bracket22%$50,401 – $105,700
24%$105,701 – $201,775
32%$201,776 – $256,225
35%$256,226 – $640,600
37%$640,601+
Net take-home
$48,762
Total tax: $11,238
Federal income tax-$5,020
State income tax-$1,628
Social Security-$3,720
Medicare-$870
Net income$48,762
Effective rate
18.7%
Marginal rate
15.8%
Income position
Taxable income $43,900 relative to bracket scale (cap $691,848).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Iowa have local income tax?
No local income tax.
Minimum wage Iowa 2026?
$7.25 per hour.
How much income tax on $60k in Iowa?
About $1,630 in Iowa tax for a single filer with $60,000 in wages (about 2.7% of gross), and about $980 for married filing jointly.
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Educational estimates only. Not IRS or Iowa Department of Revenue advice.