Utah Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Utah. 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
Utah has a flat income tax rate of 4.65% on all taxable income. Utah is unique in that it taxes all income but provides a taxpayer tax credit equal to 6% of the federal standard deduction, effectively creating a deduction equivalent.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4.65% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are taxed at a reduced combined rate of about 3%. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Utah's 4.65% flat rate is near the national average. Its tax credit mechanism and moderate sales taxes make it a middle-of-the-road tax state.
What is Utah's income tax rate?
Utah has a flat income tax rate of 4.65% applied to all income. A taxpayer tax credit based on the federal standard deduction effectively reduces the rate for lower incomes.
Does Utah tax groceries?
Utah taxes groceries at a reduced rate of about 3% (lower than the standard rate). There have been ongoing efforts to fully eliminate the grocery tax.
Does Utah have a standard deduction?
Utah does not have a traditional standard deduction. Instead, it provides a 6% tax credit on the federal standard deduction amount, which achieves a similar result through a different mechanism.