Hancock County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Hancock County, county income tax is $1,144.60 a year (1.94%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.94% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Hancock County's rate ranks 48 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Hancock County
$44.02
$1,144.60 a year in local tax, 1.91% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County local income tax (1.94%) | $44.02 | $1,144.60 |
| Total local tax | $44.02 | $1,144.60 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Hancock County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.94% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Hancock County on January 1 means 1.94% 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 Hancock County on January 1 also means Hancock County's 1.94% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Hancock County and work in Hamilton County (1.1%): you pay Hancock County's rate, $1,144.60. Live in Hamilton County and commute to Hancock County: you pay $649.
Hancock County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $562.60 | $543.20 |
| $45,000 | $853.60 | $834.20 |
| $60,000 | $1,144.60 | $1,125.20 |
| $80,000 | $1,532.60 | $1,513.20 |
| $100,000 | $1,920.60 | $1,901.20 |
| $150,000 | $2,890.60 | $2,871.20 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Hancock County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 1.1% | $649 | −$495.60 |
| Henry County | 2.02% | $1,191.80 | +$47.20 |
| Madison County | 2.25% | $1,327.50 | +$182.90 |
| Marion County | 2.02% | $1,191.80 | +$47.20 |
| Rush County | 2.15% | $1,268.50 | +$123.90 |
| Shelby County | 1.7% | $1,003 | −$141.60 |
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.