Tax Rates and Filing Information
In Utah, the income tax rate is a flat 4.95%. Regardless of how much you earn, all income levels are taxed at this same rate. Social Security income is not taxed in Utah. If you are a resident or have income from Utah sources, you must file a Utah tax return.
To file your Utah tax return, you should first complete your federal return, which is needed to correctly fill out your Utah return. The filing status on your Utah state tax return must match the filing status on your federal income tax return.
- The state requires the filing of forms TC-40 and TC-40W for personal taxes and withholding, respectively.
- For mineral production tax, form TC-675R must be issued by licensed producers.
Filing Thresholds and Free Tax Help
To qualify to file taxes for free in Utah, your earnings must be $66,000 or less. Free filing is available through Utah Tax Help. Additionally, you may be eligible for free tax preparation assistance if your income is under $56,000.
Tax Filing Deadline
The deadline for submitting your Utah tax return is April 15, the same day federal returns are due. The most efficient way to file your Utah state tax return is electronically. Note that per regulations, a state return cannot be e-Filed without simultaneously e-Filing an IRS return on the same platform.
Tax Estimate
Use the Utah Income Tax Calculator 2022-2023 to estimate your taxes. For example, if your annual salary is $70,000, your taxes would be approximately $11,594, with an average tax rate of 11.67% and a marginal rate of 22%.
What is the minimum income to file taxes?
Utah does not have a minimum income threshold for filing a tax return. All residents with Utah income are required to file, as well as those seeking a refund or having Utah income sources.