Jefferson County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Jefferson County, county income tax is $607.70 a year (1.03%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.03% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Jefferson County's rate ranks 86 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Jefferson County
$23.37
$607.70 a year in local tax, 1.01% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County local income tax (1.03%) | $23.37 | $607.70 |
| Total local tax | $23.37 | $607.70 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Jefferson County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.03% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Jefferson County on January 1 means 1.03% 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 Jefferson County on January 1 also means Jefferson County's 1.03% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Jefferson County and work in Jennings County (2.5%): you pay Jefferson County's rate, $607.70. Live in Jennings County and commute to Jefferson County: you pay $1,475.
Jefferson County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $298.70 | $288.40 |
| $45,000 | $453.20 | $442.90 |
| $60,000 | $607.70 | $597.40 |
| $80,000 | $813.70 | $803.40 |
| $100,000 | $1,019.70 | $1,009.40 |
| $150,000 | $1,534.70 | $1,524.40 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Jefferson County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2% | $1,180 | +$572.30 |
| Jennings County | 2.5% | $1,475 | +$867.30 |
| Ripley County | 2.38% | $1,404.20 | +$796.50 |
| Scott County | 2.16% | $1,274.40 | +$666.70 |
| Switzerland County | 1.45% | $855.50 | +$247.80 |
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.