Elkhart County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Elkhart County, county income tax is $1,180 a year (2%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Elkhart County's rate ranks 41 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first (tied with 4 others).
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Elkhart County
$45.38
$1,180.00 a year in local tax, 1.97% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart County local income tax (2%) | $45.38 | $1,180.00 |
| Total local tax | $45.38 | $1,180.00 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Elkhart County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Elkhart County on January 1 means 2% for the whole year, wherever in Indiana you work; moving later in the year changes nothing until next January.
- Living in another state with your main job in Elkhart County on January 1 also means Elkhart County's 2% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Elkhart County and work in Kosciusko County (1%): you pay Elkhart County's rate, $1,180. Live in Kosciusko County and commute to Elkhart County: you pay $590.
Elkhart County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $580 | $560 |
| $45,000 | $880 | $860 |
| $60,000 | $1,180 | $1,160 |
| $80,000 | $1,580 | $1,560 |
| $100,000 | $1,980 | $1,960 |
| $150,000 | $2,980 | $2,960 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Elkhart County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko County | 1% | $590 | −$590 |
| LaGrange County | 1.65% | $973.50 | −$206.50 |
| Marshall County | 1.25% | $737.50 | −$442.50 |
| Noble County | 1.75% | $1,032.50 | −$147.50 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.75% | $1,032.50 | −$147.50 |
Sources and verification
- Indiana Department of Revenue, Departmental Notice #1 (R46 / 01-26), County Tax Rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (current issue (R47 / 10-26), effective Oct. 1, 2026, also parsed)
- Second source: Indiana State Budget Agency, County Informational Reports (CY 2026 tax rates, 'Total tax rate'; IC 6-3.6-9-9; data based on certifications published 2025-11-25; updated 2026-02-15)
Rates as of 2026-01-01; checked . "Verified" means a second, independent publisher shows the same rate; "single official source" means only the official register lists it so far, so confirm with the tax collector before relying on it. See how local rates are checked.