States with no income tax in 2026
If your income isn't tied to a desk in any one place — you're a remote worker, a digital nomad, or an expat — then which state calls you a resident is worth real money. Most states take 5% to 13% of your income every year. A handful take nothing. Here's the full 2026 list, the fine print most articles skip, and what being domiciled in a no-tax state is actually worth.
The 9 states with no income tax
Nine US states levy no individual income tax in 2026:
| State | Income tax |
|---|---|
| Alaska | None |
| Florida | None |
| Nevada | None |
| New Hampshire | None (as of 2025) |
| South Dakota | None |
| Tennessee | None |
| Texas | None |
| Washington | None on wages* |
| Wyoming | None |
New Hampshire is the newest member: it never taxed wages, and its remaining tax on interest and dividends was repealed effective January 1, 2025, so it now has no individual income tax at all.
The fine print: "no income tax" isn't always the whole story
A no-tax state can still reach for revenue in other ways, and one carries an asterisk worth knowing:
Washington has no tax on wage or salary income, but since 2022 it levies a 7% excise tax on large capital gains (above a high annual threshold), with an added tier on very large gains. So for someone living on a salary it's a no-tax state; for someone realizing big investment gains, it isn't quite.
More broadly, states with no income tax often make up the difference through higher sales or property taxes. That matters if you're buying a home or spending heavily in-state. For a location-independent earner who keeps a light physical footprint, though, removing a 5–13% income-tax bite still wins by a wide margin.
See what a no-tax state is worth to you
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Why most relocators choose Florida
Among the nine, Florida is the most popular destination for people relocating to lower their tax home — and not only because of the weather. Florida combines no state income tax (protected by its constitution) with no state estate tax, and it's the most established, well-trodden path for people moving in from a high-tax state. Alaska, the Dakotas, and Wyoming are just as tax-free, but far fewer remote workers and expats can realistically make their life there.
The catch is that simply preferring Florida doesn't make you a Floridian in the eyes of your old state. High-tax states like California and New York don't let go easily, and the move only protects you if it's done properly and on the record. That's the part worth getting right — and the part you don't have to do yourself. For more on the trap of an incomplete move, see what leaving California really costs.
What it's worth
The point of the list isn't trivia — it's the recurring savings. Drop a 9.3% California bracket or a New York one and the difference lands in your account every year, not once. A high earner can save well into five figures annually purely by being domiciled in a no-income-tax state instead of a high-tax one. The exact number is personal, which is why it's worth calculating yours before deciding anything.
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Frequently asked questions
Which states have no income tax in 2026?
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. New Hampshire joined the zero-income-tax group after repealing its interest-and-dividends tax effective January 1, 2025.
Is there a catch to no-income-tax states?
Sometimes. Washington taxes large capital gains at 7%, and several no-tax states have higher sales or property taxes. For most remote earners, eliminating the income tax still comes out well ahead.
Why is Florida the most popular choice?
No state income tax, no state estate tax, and the most practical, established path for people relocating from out of state.
Does moving to a no-tax state change my federal taxes?
No. Federal income tax is the same in every state. A no-tax state removes the state layer only.
This article is general information for educational purposes and is not legal or tax advice. Tax laws change and individual situations differ — consult a qualified professional. ResidWise is not a law firm, tax advisor, or accountant.