Highest marginal income tax rates in 2026: Which states exceed 10% and are you paying more now?

The highest marginal income tax rates in 2026 now reach 13.3%, the highest in the United States, led by California. This sharp gap is shaping where high earners choose to live. The highest marginal income tax rates in 2026 also cross 10% in New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey. These rates apply only to top income brackets. Not total income. Still, they significantly raise tax bills for million-dollar earners. In contrast, states like Texas and Florida charge zero income tax. This divide makes the highest...