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State Tax Guide 2026

New York Income Tax

New York levies one of the highest combined income tax burdens in the nation. State rates reach 10.9%, and NYC residents pay an additional city tax of up to 3.876%, plus the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT).

10.9%
NY Top Rate
3.876%
NYC Top Rate
14.8%
Combined Max
Progressive
Tax Type

2026 New York State Tax Brackets — Single

Taxable IncomeNY State Rate
$0$8,5004%
$8,500$11,7004.5%
$11,700$13,9005.25%
$13,900$80,6505.5%
$80,650$215,4006%
$215,400$1,077,5506.85%
$1,077,550$5,000,0009.65%
$5,000,000$25,000,00010.3%
$25,000,00010.9%

2026 New York City (NYC) Tax Brackets — Single

NYC residents pay an additional city income tax on top of NY state tax.

Taxable IncomeNYC Rate
$0$12,0003.078%
$12,000$25,0003.762%
$25,000$50,0003.819%
$50,0003.876%

MCTMT — Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax

Self-employed individuals with net earnings over $50,000 from the 12-county NYC metro area pay the MCTMT.

Net earnings $50K–$100K
0.34% MCTMT
Net earnings over $100K
0.34% MCTMT

* Employers with payroll in the MCTD also pay 0.34% on covered employee wages.

NYC vs. Rest of New York

$100K SalaryNYC ResidentRest of NY
Federal Income Tax (est.)~$17,400~$17,400
NY State Tax~$5,890~$5,890
NYC City Tax~$3,400$0
FICA~$7,650~$7,650
Total Taxes~$34,340~$30,940
Take-Home Pay~$65,660~$69,060

Key New York Deductions & Credits

NY Standard Deduction
$8,000 single / $16,050 MFJ (2026 est.) — lower than federal
NY Itemized Deductions
Generally follows federal, but SALT deduction is unlimited at state level
NYC School Tax Credit
Up to $63 credit for NYC residents
NY Child & Dependent Care Credit
Up to 110% of federal credit for lower-income families
Yonkers Surcharge
Yonkers residents pay an additional 16.75% surcharge on NY state tax

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