Utah Income Tax Rate For 2023

Utah has one individual income tax bracket with a flat rate of 4.65%. Below you will find 2023 Utah tax brackets and tax rates for all four UT filing statuses. The Utah tax rate and tax brackets tabulated below are based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Individual taxpayers will submit both their federal tax forms and state tax forms by April 15, 2024.

Utah 2023 income tax rates. Single filing status with $70,000 wages, salaries, tips, etc. Marginal tax rate 4.65%. Effective tax rate 4.48%. Income tax estimate $3,133.
Utah tax rate calculation for a Single taxpayer with $70,000 in wages, salaries, tips, etc. The marginal tax rate in Utah for 2023 is 4.65%. The effective tax rate is 4.48%.

The Utah tax rate was steady at 5% from 2008 to 2017. Then in 2018 the rate decreased from 5% to 4.95% percent where it remained through 2021. For tax year 2022 the Utah income tax rate was reduced further to 4.85%. And once again for the 2023 income tax year Utah decreased the state income tax rate to 4.65%. Outlook for the 2024 Utah income tax rate is to remain unchanged at 4.65%.

Utah Income Tax Calculation For $70,000 In Wages

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Filing Status: Single
  • Utah Tax Rate: 4.65%
  • Utah Income Tax Estimate: $3,133
  • Utah Effective Tax Rate: 4.48%

To simplify and standardize the calculation across states, we assume the taxpayer has only income from Wages, salaries, tips, etc Line 1 on federal Form 1040. Utah Form TC-40 begins with federal adjusted gross income, 1040 Line 11. The state of Utah does not have a standard deduction or personal exemption. Therefore, we can go ahead and multiply our wages by the 2023 Utah tax rate of 4.65%.

Utah Income Tax = $70,000 × 4.65% = $3,133

To calculate the effective income tax rate for the state of Utah, we simply divide the previously calculated income tax estimate by our initial $70,000 in wages.

Utah Effective Tax Rate = $3,133 ÷ $70,000 = 4.48%

The actual amount of income tax you will pay in the state of Utah will vary. Utah, as with other states, often allow taxpayers to make additions and subtractions to their federal taxable income. Many states also offer credits for families with children, charitable contributions, and environmental initiatives, for example.

Utah 2023 Income Tax Brackets by Filing Status

Utah Single Tax Brackets
Tax BracketTax Rate
$0+4.65%
Utah Married Filing Jointly Tax Brackets
Tax BracketTax Rate
$0+4.65%
Utah Married Filing Separately Tax Brackets
Tax BracketTax Rate
$0+4.65%
Utah Head of Household Tax Brackets
Tax BracketTax Rate
$0+4.65%

Please reference the Utah tax forms and instructions booklet published by the Utah State Tax Commission to determine if you owe state income tax or are due a state income tax refund. Utah tax forms are generally published at the end of each calendar year, which will include any last minute 2023 - 2024 legislative changes to the UT tax rate or tax brackets. The Utah tax brackets and tax rates calculated on this web page are to be used for illustration purposes only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Utah tax bracket am I in?

In the state of Utah there is just one personal income tax bracket. Every individual taxpayer is therefore in the same bracket regardless of filing status and amount.

What is the Utah income tax rate for 2023?

Utah's 2023 income tax rate is 4.65%.

What is Utah's marginal tax rate?

The current flat tax rate for Utah is 4.65%. The Utah marginal tax rate used in our example calculation above on this page is 4.65%. That is the tax rate applied to each additional dollar of taxable income you earn. Since Utah is a flat tax rate state, the nominal or official tax rate equals the marginal tax rate.

What is Utah's effective tax rate?

Utah's effective tax rate is 4.48%. Effective tax rate equals the total tax paid divided by total taxable income. Find our Utah tax rate calculations above on this page for more information.

How much state income tax will I pay in Utah?

The national average adjusted gross income (AGI) reported by the IRS each year is about $70,000. A single Utah taxpayer with $70,000 in wages would pay approximately $3,133 to the Utah State Tax Commission. Find our Utah tax rate calculations above on this page for more information.

Does Utah have a standard deduction?

No. Utah does not have a standard deduction for 2023.

Does Utah have a personal exemption?

No. Utah does not have a personal exemption for 2023.

Does Utah have a dependent exemption?

Yes. Utah does have a dependent exemption of 1,802 per dependent for 2023.

Is Utah a flat tax state?

Yes. Utah's state income tax rate is a flat 4.65% of your taxable income. Regardless of your income level, you will pay the same rate. There are nine flat tax rate states in the United States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Utah

Last updated: November 4, 2023

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