Howard County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Howard County, county income tax is $1,386.50 a year (2.35%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2.35% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Howard County's rate ranks 25 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first (tied with 2 others).
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Howard County
$53.33
$1,386.50 a year in local tax, 2.31% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County local income tax (2.35%) | $53.33 | $1,386.50 |
| Total local tax | $53.33 | $1,386.50 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Howard County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2.35% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Howard County on January 1 means 2.35% 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 Howard County on January 1 also means Howard County's 2.35% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Howard County and work in Cass County (2.95%): you pay Howard County's rate, $1,386.50. Live in Cass County and commute to Howard County: you pay $1,740.50.
Howard County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $681.50 | $658 |
| $45,000 | $1,034 | $1,010.50 |
| $60,000 | $1,386.50 | $1,363 |
| $80,000 | $1,856.50 | $1,833 |
| $100,000 | $2,326.50 | $2,303 |
| $150,000 | $3,501.50 | $3,478 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Howard County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 2.4733% | $1,459.25 | +$72.75 |
| Cass County | 2.95% | $1,740.50 | +$354 |
| Clinton County | 2.65% | $1,563.50 | +$177 |
| Grant County | 2.75% | $1,622.50 | +$236 |
| Miami County | 2.54% | $1,498.60 | +$112.10 |
| Tipton County | 2.6% | $1,534 | +$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.