Kentucky Take-Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your actual take-home pay in Kentucky after federal tax, Kentucky state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions. Kentucky has a flat income tax rate of 4%.
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Kentucky has a flat income tax rate of 4%. The state recently transitioned from a progressive system to a flat tax.
Understanding Your Take-Home Pay in Kentucky
If you work in Kentucky, your take-home pay is affected by a combination of federal taxes and Kentucky-specific taxes and deductions. Here's what Kentucky residents and workers need to know about their paycheck.
Kentucky Income Tax
Kentucky has a flat income tax rate of 4%. The state recently transitioned from a progressive system to a flat tax.
Cost of Living in Kentucky
Kentucky's cost of living is about 13% below the national average. When evaluating your Kentucky take-home pay, consider how far your paycheck goes based on local costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare.
Financial Tips for Kentucky Residents
- Kentucky's flat 4% rate is competitive and simplifies your tax calculation
- Kentucky has a lower cost of living than most of its neighbors
- Kentucky does not tax Social Security benefits
- Louisville and Lexington offer growing job markets with lower costs than nearby Nashville or Cincinnati
Key Kentucky Tax Features
- Flat 4% rate
- No tax on Social Security
- Lower cost of living than neighbors
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