State Tax · KY · 2025
Kentucky Income Tax Calculator
Kentucky uses a flat 4% income tax rate for 2025. Enter your income and filing status to compute your state tax liability.
Your information
Wages, salary, or other ordinary income
Informational only — not professional tax advice.
Enter your income to see your Kentucky state income tax breakdown — bracket by bracket with marginal and effective rates.
Methodology
How Kentucky income tax is calculated
Kentucky applies a single flat rate of 4% to all taxable income. The standard deduction for Kentucky single filers is $3,160. Taxable income equals gross income minus your deduction (standard or itemized).
Formula
Taxable income = Gross income − Deduction Kentucky tax = Taxable income × 4%
Tax year scope
This calculator uses 2025 tax year rates as published by the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
Marginal vs. effective rate
Because Kentucky uses a flat rate, your marginal and effective state income tax rates are the same percentage (4%). Your effective rate as a share of gross income will be lower because the deduction reduces taxable income before the rate is applied.
Limitations
- Covers state income tax only — federal income tax is separate.
- Does not account for tax credits, phase-outs, or alternative minimum tax provisions.
- Local income taxes (where applicable) are not modeled.
Last reviewed: January 2025. Rates reviewed annually after Kentucky Department of Revenue publishes updated tables.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kentucky income tax rate for 2025?
Kentucky uses a flat income tax rate of 4% on all taxable income in 2025. A flat rate means everyone pays the same percentage of their taxable income regardless of how much they earn.
What is the difference between marginal and effective tax rate?
For flat-rate states like Kentucky, your marginal rate and effective rate are the same percentage — both equal the flat rate (4%). However, the effective rate as a share of your gross income will be lower than 4% because your deduction reduces taxable income before the rate is applied.
Does this calculator include federal income taxes?
No — this calculator covers Kentucky state income tax only. You still owe federal income tax separately. Use the CiteTax Federal Income Tax Calculator to compute your federal liability.
When is the Kentucky state income tax return due?
Kentucky state individual income tax returns are generally due April 15 of the following year, matching the federal deadline. Extensions may be available. Verify the current deadline at the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
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