Idaho rules
How Idaho taxes your paycheck in 2026
Idaho moved to a flat tax and, via House Bill 40 (March 2025), cut the rate to 5.3% retroactive to 2025. The Idaho State Tax Commission uses the federal standard deduction as its starting point and exempts the first roughly $4,811 of single ($9,622 married) taxable income, so lower earners pay an effective rate below 5.3%.
| Gross salary | ID state tax (≈5.3%) | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ~$1,542 | ~$40,813 |
| $65,000 | ~$2,337 | ~$52,071 |
| $100,000 | ~$4,192 | ~$74,988 |
| $150,000 | ~$6,842 | ~$106,949 |
Single filer, 2026 federal brackets and FICA.
The 5.3% flat rate after an exempt band
Idaho conforms to the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 married for 2026), then exempts an additional first band before the 5.3% rate applies. A single filer earning $65,000 pays 5.3% on income above roughly $20,900 of combined deduction-and-exempt amount.
Comparing Idaho to other states
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Idaho — the full tax picture
Beyond income tax: what Idaho really costs
Your paycheck is only half the story. To judge whether Idaho is genuinely tax-friendly, you have to look at the three taxes that hit working households the hardest — income, sales and property — together.
Sales tax
Idaho's average combined sales tax is about 6.0% (6% state with limited local add-ons), and groceries are taxed but partly offset by an annual grocery credit.
Property tax
Effective property tax averages roughly 0.6%, among the lower rates in the West, with a homeowner's exemption reducing taxable value on a primary residence.
Cost of living in the biggest metro
Boise's rapid growth has pushed housing above the national average, while Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene's surrounding areas remain more affordable.
How Idaho fits the national picture
For a complete side-by-side of all nine no-income-tax states and how their sales and property taxes compare, see our guide to states with no income tax. To benchmark a specific salary across states, use the take-home pay by state calculator or compare a high-tax example like California.
Questions
Idaho salary calculator FAQ
What is the Idaho income tax rate for 2026?
Idaho has a flat individual income tax of 5.3% for 2026, reduced from 5.695% by House Bill 40 signed in March 2025. It applies to taxable income after the federal standard deduction and an additional exempt band.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Idaho?
An Idaho paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and the flat 5.3% state income tax. On a $65,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 24% to 26%.
Does Idaho still have tax brackets?
No. Idaho consolidated its brackets into a single flat rate, now 5.3% for 2026. A first band of income is exempt, after which the flat rate applies to all remaining taxable income.
What is the take-home pay on $65,000 in Idaho?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Idaho takes home roughly $50,500 a year after federal tax, FICA and the 5.3% state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.
- Sources: Idaho State Tax Commission (2026 flat 5.3%; H.B. 40 of 2025) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 25, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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