Thursday, May 14, 2009

Special State Income Tax Rate on the "Rich"

The following states impose a special income tax rate on "The Rich."

State - Tax Rate - Applicable
Hawaii - 11.00% - Income > $ 200,000
California - 10.55% - Income > $1,000,000
New Jersey - 8.97% - Income > $500,000
New York - 8.97% - Income > $500,000
(plus NY City income tax rate of 3.648%, for a 12.618% rate)
Maryland - 6.25% - Income > $1,000,000
(plus country income tax that averages 2.98%, for a 9.23% rate)