State of Utah Income Tax Utah State Income Tax
Tax Year 2023

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QuickFact: The average family pays $2,500.00 in Utah income taxes. [1]
Rank: 5th out of 51

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Utah Income Tax Table

Tax Bracket (Single) [2] Tax Bracket (Couple) [3] Marginal Tax Rate
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Note: Utah's income tax has a single flat tax rate for all income.

Learn how marginal tax brackets work View an explanation of marginal tax brackets

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Utah Income Tax Calculator

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You can use our free Utah income tax calculator to get a good estimate of what your tax liability will be come April. On the next page, you will be able to add more details like itemized deductions, tax credits, capital gains, and more.
Please remember that the income tax code is very complicated, and while we can provide a good estimate of your Federal and Utah income taxes, your actual tax liability may be different.

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The Utah Income Tax

Utah collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of %, spread across tax brackets. Unlike the Federal Income Tax, Utah's state income tax does not provide couples filing jointly with expanded income tax brackets.

Utah's maximum marginal income tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States, ranking directly below Utah's %. You can learn more about how the Utah income tax compares to other states' income taxes by visiting our map of income taxes by state.

Utah has an income tax credit equal to 6% of the current federal personal exemption (as an applicable standard deduction).

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Compare the state income tax rates in Utah with the income tax rates in

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Utah Tax Deductions

Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your Utah income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and Utah tax returns. For details on specific deductions available in Utah, see the list of Utah income tax deductions.

4.1 - Utah Standard Deduction

What is the UT Standard Deduction for 2024? Unlike many other states, Utah has no standard deduction. Certain itemized deductions (including property tax, qualified charitable contributions, etc) may be allowed depending on the income level and filing type of the taxpayer. Keep in mind that not all deductions allowed on your federal income tax return are necessarily going to be allowed on your Utah income tax return.

4.2 - Utah Personal Exemptions

Utah has no personal exemption. The Federal Income Tax, however, does allow a personal exemption to be deducted from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.

4.3 - Utah Dependent Deduction

Unlike most states, Utah does not have a dependent deduction. You can, however, claim dependent deductions on your Federal Tax Return.

4.4 - Utah Itemized Deductions

Utah allows limited itemized deductions. You may be able to claim most of the same deductions on your Utah income tax return as you do on your Federal return, but more limitations and phase-outs may exist for higher income taxpayers. For more information, see the list of Utah itemized deductions.

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Utah Income Tax Forms

Tax-Rates.org provides easy access to five of the most commonly used Utah income tax forms, in downloadable PDF format. For all of the tax forms we provide, visit our Utah tax forms library or the 's tax forms page.

Free Printable Utah Income Tax Form TC-40 Individual Income Tax Return
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Form TC-40 - Individual Income Tax Return
Form TC-40 is the general income tax return for Utah residents. TC-40 can be eFiled, or a paper copy can be filed via mail.
Free Printable Utah Income Tax Form TC-40B Non and Part Year Resident Schedule
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Form TC-40B - Non and Part Year Resident Schedule
Form TC-40B is the non and part-year resident schedule for persons who need to file income taxes in the state of Utah but are not full time residents. This includes nonresidents are well as part-time residents who earn income in the state.
Free Printable Utah Income Tax Form TC40 Individual Income Tax
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Form TC40 - Individual Income Tax
Form TC-40 is the general income tax form for Utah full-time residents.
Free Printable Utah Income Tax Income Tax Instructions Utah Income Tax Instructional Booklet
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Income Tax Instructions - Utah Income Tax Instructional Booklet
This booklet includes instructions for filling out and filing your TC-40 income tax return.
Free Printable Utah Income Tax Offers in Compromise Offers in Compromise Booklet
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Offers in Compromise - Offers in Compromise Booklet
This booklet includes instructions, information, and forms to complete any offers in compromise.
Free Printable Utah Tax Table
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Printable Utah Tax Table & Tax Reference
Tax-Rates.org provides a printable Utah datasheet including an income tax table, a list of Utah tax deductions, important URLs and addresses, and more. This document is in PDF format.
If you are not a resident of Utah, have a complicated tax return, or have other specialized circumstances you may need to download additional tax forms from the website. You can find all of Utah's 2024 income tax forms on the income tax forms page External Link.

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How To File Your Utah Income Tax Return

Once you've filled out your Utah income tax return, you have several options for filing and paying your income tax. You can mail your return to the at the correct address below, and include your payment by check or money order. You may also electronically file your Utah tax return through a tax preparer or using online tax software, and pay your taxes instantly using direct debit or a credit card (an additional credit card fee may apply).

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Where To Send Your Utah Tax Return

If you filled out physical tax return forms, mail your completed Utah income tax return to the Utah no later then December 31st. Please be sure to send your completed tax forms to the correct address for your filing type.
Income Tax Returns
Utah State Tax Commission
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84134-0266
Income Tax Returns (Refund Returns)
Utah State Tax Commission
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84134-0260

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e-Filing: Submit Your Utah Tax Return Online

You can save time and money by electronically filing your Utah income tax directly with the . Benefits of e-Filing your Utah tax return include instant submission, error checking, and faster refund response times. Most tax preparers can electronically file your return for you, or you can do it yourself using free or paid income tax software, like the examples listed below.

To e-file your Utah and Federal income tax returns, you need a piece of tax software that is certified for eFile by the IRS. While most in-depth tax software charges a fee, there are several free options available through the states, and simple versions are also offered free of charge by most tax software companies.

The two most popular tax software packages are H&R Block At Home, sold by the H&R Block tax preparation company, and TurboTax Federal & State, sold by the Intuit software company. Both companies produce multiple editions for simple to very complex tax returns, so be sure to carefully compare the features offered by each package.

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Getting Your Utah Tax Refund

Your Utah Income Tax Refund Online

If your state tax witholdings are greater then the amount of income tax you owe the state of Utah, you will receive an income tax refund check from the government to make up the difference.

It should take one to three weeks for your refund check to be processed after your income tax return is recieved. E-filing your return and filing early can help ensure your refund check gets sent as quickly as possible.

Once you've filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your Utah tax refund, you can visit the Utah Income Tax Refund page.

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References

  1. Our state ranking and income tax figures are based on a family of four (married parents with two children) earning the national median household income of $50,000 per year. Deductions and personal exemptions are taken into account, but some state-specific deductions and tax credit programs may not be accounted for.
  2. Before the official 2024 Utah income tax rates are released, provisional 2024 tax rates are based on Utah's 2023 income tax brackets.
  3. The 2024 state personal income tax brackets are updated from the Utah and Tax FoundationExternal Link data.
  4. Utah tax forms are sourced from the Utah income tax forms pageExternal Link, and are updated on a yearly basis. Please make sure the Utah forms you are using are up-to-date.