North Dakota Tax Tables
North Dakota Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the North Dakota Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our North Dakota Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official North Dakota tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the North Dakota Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching North Dakota Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How North Dakota Calculates Income Tax
North Dakota uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for North Dakota returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
North Dakota supports resident, nonresident and part-year filing rules. The tax tables help clarify which thresholds apply when income is earned both inside and outside the state.
What Is Contained in the North Dakota Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components North Dakota uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- State tax brackets and marginal rates for each filing status.
- Standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
- Itemized deductions where permitted under North Dakota law.
- Dependent and family-related credits including any child-based or filer-based reductions.
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
- State withholding tables used by employers for payroll calculations.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how North Dakota calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how North Dakota’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our North Dakota Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ND tax long-term vs short-term gains differently?
ND generally taxes gains at ordinary income rates—no separate state LTCG rate.
Does ND tax interest and dividends?
Yes—generally included unless a specific subtraction exists (e.g., certain U.S. obligations).
Any quick way to compare after-tax returns on investments?
Use CAGR, Compound Interest, and Bond Yield to size up pretax vs after-tax growth, then integrate the result with your ND net-pay plan.
How can I tune withholding to target a small refund?
Model your expected ND-1 liability on our page, then tweak “extra withholding” per paycheck until projected refund ≈ $0. Re-check after raises/bonuses and when changing 401(k)/HSA levels.
Are military salaries taxed by ND?
Active-duty pay for residents follows federal guidelines; ND offers specific subtractions/benefits in some cases—see ND-1SA.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.