South Dakota has no income tax brackets
South Dakota has no state income tax, so wages are only taxed by the federal government.
A single filer earning $75,000 in South Dakota owes $7,670 in federal income tax, 10.2% of the salary, and is in the 22% federal bracket.
2026 federal tax brackets
Federal income tax comes off first. For 2026 the standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and the brackets run from 10% to 37%. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions (up to $24,500) lower your federal and most state income tax, but not FICA.
| Rate | Single | Married jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 to $12,400 | $0 to $24,800 |
| 12% | $12,400 to $50,400 | $24,800 to $100,800 |
| 22% | $50,400 to $105,700 | $100,800 to $211,400 |
| 24% | $105,700 to $201,775 | $211,400 to $403,550 |
| 32% | $201,775 to $256,225 | $403,550 to $512,450 |
| 35% | $256,225 to $640,600 | $512,450 to $768,700 |
| 37% | Over $640,600 | Over $768,700 |
Questions
What are the South Dakota tax brackets for 2026?
South Dakota has no income tax brackets because it does not tax wages. Only the federal brackets apply.
What is the top income tax rate in South Dakota?
0%. South Dakota does not tax wages.
What tax bracket am I in if I make $75,000 in South Dakota?
You pay no South Dakota income tax. Federally, a single filer earning $75,000 has $58,900 of taxable income and is in the 22% bracket.
When do the 2026 brackets apply?
To income you earn from January 1 to December 31, 2026, which you report on the return you file in early 2027. Your employer uses them to withhold from paychecks during 2026.
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