Delaware Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Delaware. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Delaware uses a progressive income tax with 7 brackets ranging from 0% to 6.6%. Delaware is notable for having no sales tax, but that does not establish an income-tax offset or total household burden.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $2,000 | 0% |
| $2,000 - $5,000 | 2.2% |
| $5,000 - $10,000 | 3.9% |
| $10,000 - $20,000 | 4.8% |
| $20,000 - $25,000 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 - $60,000 | 5.55% |
| Over $60,000 | 6.6% |
Sales Tax
Delaware has no state or local retail sales tax. This does not eliminate other taxes: sellers may owe gross receipts tax on their business receipts. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Delaware’s top marginal income-tax rate is 6.6%. It has no general retail sales tax, while gross receipts and other business taxes can still apply; those facts do not determine a household’s overall burden.
What is Delaware's income tax rate?
Delaware has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets ranging from 0% on the first $2,000 to 6.6% on income over $60,000.
Does Delaware have a sales tax?
Delaware has no state or local retail sales tax. Sellers may nevertheless owe gross receipts tax; no general retail sales tax does not mean every transaction is free of other taxes.
Why do so many companies incorporate in Delaware?
Delaware offers favorable corporate laws, a specialized Court of Chancery for business disputes, and no sales tax. However, incorporating in Delaware does not exempt businesses from taxes in states where they operate.
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