Minnesota Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your federal and Minnesota state taxes for the 2026 tax year.
Pre-configured for Minnesota residents, 2026 tax year. Filing your 2025 return? Minnesota Tax Calculator 2025
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Pre-tax contributions
$2,200 federal Child Tax Credit each, applied to your 2026 liability.
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Enter what was withheld this year — W-2 box 2 (federal) and box 17 (state) — to compare against your estimated liability.
$57,651 per year, shown per month
of gross income, all taxes
federal + MN on your next dollar
Estimate only, for a single W-2 earner taking the standard deduction. Itemized deductions and most credits beyond the Child Tax Credit aren't modeled.
Only the top slice pays 22%
Federal tax is progressive: each bracket taxes only the income inside it. Here is how your $58,900 of taxable income fills the 2026 brackets.
Understanding Minnesota Income Taxes
Residents of Minnesota pay state income tax on top of federal taxes. Minnesota Paid Leave launched January 1, 2026 — employees pay up to 0.44% of wages (capped) toward it. The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and the deductions and credits Minnesota allows.
Key Takeaways for 2026
- Federal tax brackets and standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation under IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
- Minnesota's own rates, standard deduction, and enacted 2026 changes are applied to your state estimate automatically.
- Don't forget FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) — they're withheld from your paycheck automatically and included in the take-home figure above.
Go Deeper on Your 2026 Taxes
Federal tax tools
- Federal Income Tax Calculator — brackets, deductions, and your effective rate
- Tax Bracket Calculator — see which bracket your income lands in
- Paycheck Tax Calculator — per-paycheck withholding and take-home
- Marriage Tax Calculator — filing jointly vs. separately
- W-4 Withholding Calculator — is your paycheck withholding on target?
- Estimated Tax Calculator — quarterly 1040-ES vouchers for 1099 income
- 2026 State Tax Changes — every enacted cut, verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Minnesota state income tax brackets for 2026?
For the 2026 tax year, Minnesota has a graduated income tax: rates run from 5.35% to 9.85% across four brackets, with the top rate applying above $198,630 for single filers (married-filing-jointly brackets are wider). Minnesota Paid Leave launched January 1, 2026 — employees pay up to 0.44% of wages (capped) toward it.
How is Minnesota state income tax calculated?
Minnesota applies its bracket rates to your income after Minnesota's own standard deduction ($14,950 single / $29,900 married filing jointly). This calculator applies the latest published Minnesota figures automatically.
How much tax will I pay on a $75,000 salary in Minnesota?
Roughly $3,611 in Minnesota state income tax for a single filer taking the standard deduction in 2026. Add about $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA (7.65%), plus about $330 in MN Paid Leave, for total taxes near $17,349 and take-home around $57,651. Credits and other income can change this.
What percentage of your paycheck goes to taxes in Minnesota?
About 23.1% for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026: federal income tax (~10.2%), FICA (7.65%), and Minnesota state tax (~4.8%) plus state payroll deductions. Your exact percentage depends on income, filing status, and pre-tax contributions like a 401(k).
Does Minnesota tax Social Security benefits?
Partially. Minnesota fully exempts Social Security below $84,490 AGI single / $108,320 married filing jointly (2025; $86,410/$110,780 in 2026); the subtraction phases out about $40,000 above those thresholds.
Does Minnesota tax retirement income like 401(k) or pension withdrawals?
Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are fully taxed; Social Security is exempt below the AGI thresholds, and certain public-safety and military pensions get subtractions.