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New Jersey taxes income in 7 brackets from 1.40% to 10.75% for 2026; for single filers the top rate starts above $1,000,000; the personal exemption is $1,000, per the Tax Foundation's compilation of state law as of January 1, 2026.
Data as of 2026-01-01. Source: Tax Foundation (state statutes, Jan 1 2026)
| Single rate | Single: income over | Married-joint rate | Married-joint: income over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.40% | $0 | 1.40% | $0 |
| 1.75% | $20,000 | 1.75% | $20,000 |
| 3.50% | $35,000 | 2.45% | $50,000 |
| 5.53% | $40,000 | 3.50% | $70,000 |
| 6.37% | $75,000 | 5.53% | $80,000 |
| 8.97% | $500,000 | 6.37% | $150,000 |
| 10.75% | $1,000,000 | 8.97% | $500,000 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.