New York (NY) Tax Rates — 2026

Income Tax 10.9%
Sales Tax 8.53%
Property Tax 1.62%

Income Tax

Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)

FromToRate
$0$8,5004%
$8,500$11,7004.5%
$11,700$13,9005.25%
$13,900$80,6505.5%
$80,650$215,4006%
$215,400$1,077,5506.85%
$1,077,550$5,000,0009.65%
$5,000,000$25,000,00010.3%
$25,000,000and above10.9%

Standard Deduction: Single: $8,000 | Married Filing Jointly: $16,050

Sales Tax

State Rate4%
Avg Local Rate4.53%
Combined Rate8.53%

Groceries: Exempt

+1.96% vs national avg

Property Tax

Effective Rate1.62%
Median Annual Tax$5,884

+0.55% vs national avg (1.07%)

Retirement Income Tax

Social SecurityNO
PensionsPARTIAL
401(k) / IRAYES

Estate & Inheritance Tax

Has Estate Tax: YES

Exemption$6,940,000
Top Rate16%

Corporate Tax

Corporate Income Tax Rate: 7.25%

Additional Notes

New York has one of the highest combined tax burdens. NYC residents pay an additional local income tax of 3.078%-3.876%. Government pensions (federal, state, local, military) are fully exempt. Private pension/IRA income has a $20,000 exclusion for those age 59.5+.

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Sources: New York Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.