New Jersey Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for New Jersey. 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
New Jersey has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets ranging from 1.4% to 10.75%. The top rate applies to income over $1 million. New Jersey does not offer a standard deduction but provides personal exemptions.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $20,000 | 1.4% |
| $20,000 - $35,000 | 1.75% |
| $35,000 - $40,000 | 3.5% |
| $40,000 - $75,000 | 5.53% |
| $75,000 - $500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are exempt. Clothing is fully exempt from sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
New Jersey's top rate of 10.75% is the third-highest in the nation. However, its exemption of both groceries and clothing from sales tax helps moderate the overall burden.
What is New Jersey's income tax rate?
New Jersey has 7 income tax brackets with rates from 1.4% to 10.75%. The top rate applies to income over $1 million for all filing statuses.
Does New Jersey tax clothing?
No, clothing is fully exempt from New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax. Groceries are also exempt.
Does New Jersey have a standard deduction?
No, New Jersey does not offer a standard deduction. Instead, it provides personal exemptions of $1,000 per filer and dependent.
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