Wells County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Wells County, county income tax is $1,239 a year (2.1%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2.1% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Wells County's rate ranks 36 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first (tied with 2 others).
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Wells County
$47.65
$1,239.00 a year in local tax, 2.07% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Wells County local income tax (2.1%) | $47.65 | $1,239.00 |
| Total local tax | $47.65 | $1,239.00 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Wells County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2.1% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Wells County on January 1 means 2.1% 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 Wells County on January 1 also means Wells County's 2.1% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Wells County and work in Grant County (2.75%): you pay Wells County's rate, $1,239. Live in Grant County and commute to Wells County: you pay $1,622.50.
Wells County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $609 | $588 |
| $45,000 | $924 | $903 |
| $60,000 | $1,239 | $1,218 |
| $80,000 | $1,659 | $1,638 |
| $100,000 | $2,079 | $2,058 |
| $150,000 | $3,129 | $3,108 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Wells County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.6% | $944 | −$295 |
| Allen County | 1.59% | $938.10 | −$300.90 |
| Blackford County | 2.5% | $1,475 | +$236 |
| Grant County | 2.75% | $1,622.50 | +$383.50 |
| Huntington County | 1.95% | $1,150.50 | −$88.50 |
| Jay County | 2.5% | $1,475 | +$236 |
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.