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
Uses the published 2026 New Jersey estimated worksheet and actual state gross income, allowed deductions and eligible exemption units. Gross filing thresholds are $10,000 single or $20,000 joint/head of household, before deductions. Table B’s $1,154.50 offset produces $0.50 steps above $70,000 and $80,000 taxable income. No complete-return or lookup-table certification is claimed.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $20,000 | 1.4% |
| $20,000 - $35,000 | 1.75% |
| $35,000 - $40,000 | 3.5% |
| $40,000 - $75,000 | 5.525% |
| $75,000 - $500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,000 - $1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Sales Tax
Qualifying food and ordinary clothing for human use are exempt. Fur clothing, accessories and specified sports or protective equipment have exceptions. Qualifying prescription drugs are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Uses the published 2026 New Jersey estimated worksheet and actual state gross income, allowed deductions and eligible exemption units. Gross filing thresholds are $10,000 single or $20,000 joint/head of household, before deductions. Table B’s $1,154.50 offset produces $0.50 steps above $70,000 and $80,000 taxable income. No complete-return or lookup-table certification is claimed.
What is New Jersey's income tax rate?
Uses the published 2026 New Jersey estimated worksheet and actual state gross income, allowed deductions and eligible exemption units. Gross filing thresholds are $10,000 single or $20,000 joint/head of household, before deductions. Table B’s $1,154.50 offset produces $0.50 steps above $70,000 and $80,000 taxable income. No complete-return or lookup-table certification is claimed.
Does New Jersey tax clothing?
Qualifying clothing and footwear for human use are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Fur clothing, accessories and sports equipment are not covered. Protective equipment has separate rules, including an exception for equipment necessary for daily work. Qualifying groceries are also exempt.
Does New Jersey have a standard deduction?
New Jersey has no standard deduction. Enter actual allowed state deductions and eligible exemption units; basic dependent exemptions are $1,500, not $1,000 per dependent. Common federal pre-tax deductions are not automatically New Jersey deductions.
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