California Tax Tables 2023 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in California
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California State Income Tax Tables in 2023
The Income tax rates and personal allowances in California are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the California Tax Calculator 2023.
California provides a standard Personal Exemption tax deduction of $ 144.00 in 2023 per qualifying filer and $ 446.00 per qualifying dependent(s), this is used to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax in 2023.
California Single Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Single Filer in California for 2023 is $ 5,363.00.
California Single Filer Tax Tables
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 10,412.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 10,412.01 | to | $ 24,684.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 24,684.01 | to | $ 38,959.00 |
| 6% | Income from $ 38,959.01 | to | $ 54,081.00 |
| 8% | Income from $ 54,081.01 | to | $ 68,350.00 |
| 9.3% | Income from $ 68,350.01 | to | $ 349,137.00 |
| 10.3% | Income from $ 349,137.01 | to | $ 418,961.00 |
| 11.3% | Income from $ 418,961.01 | to | $ 698,271.00 |
| 12.3% | Income from $ 698,271.01 | | and above |
California Married (Joint) Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in California for 2023 is $ 10,726.00.
California Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 20,824.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 20,824.01 | to | $ 49,368.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 49,368.01 | to | $ 77,918.00 |
| 6% | Income from $ 77,918.01 | to | $ 108,162.00 |
| 8% | Income from $ 108,162.01 | to | $ 136,700.00 |
| 9.3% | Income from $ 136,700.01 | to | $ 698,274.00 |
| 10.3% | Income from $ 698,274.01 | to | $ 837,922.00 |
| 11.3% | Income from $ 837,922.01 | to | $ 1,396,542.00 |
| 12.3% | Income from $ 1,396,542.01 | | and above |
California Married (separate) Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in California for 2023 is $ 5,363.00.
California Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 10,412.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 10,412.01 | to | $ 24,684.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 24,684.01 | to | $ 38,959.00 |
| 6% | Income from $ 38,959.01 | to | $ 54,081.00 |
| 8% | Income from $ 54,081.01 | to | $ 68,350.00 |
| 9.3% | Income from $ 68,350.01 | to | $ 349,137.00 |
| 10.3% | Income from $ 349,137.01 | to | $ 418,961.00 |
| 11.3% | Income from $ 418,961.01 | to | $ 698,271.00 |
| 12.3% | Income from $ 698,271.01 | | and above |
California Head of Household Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in California for 2023 is $ 5,363.00.
California Head of Household Filer Tax Tables
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 10,412.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 10,412.01 | to | $ 24,684.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 24,684.01 | to | $ 38,959.00 |
| 6% | Income from $ 38,959.01 | to | $ 54,081.00 |
| 8% | Income from $ 54,081.01 | to | $ 68,350.00 |
| 9.3% | Income from $ 68,350.01 | to | $ 349,137.00 |
| 10.3% | Income from $ 349,137.01 | to | $ 418,961.00 |
| 11.3% | Income from $ 418,961.01 | to | $ 698,271.00 |
| 12.3% | Income from $ 698,271.01 | | and above |
California Widower Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Widower Filer in California for 2023 is $ 10,726.00.
California Widower Filer Tax Tables
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 20,824.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 20,824.01 | to | $ 49,368.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 49,368.01 | to | $ 77,918.00 |
| 6% | Income from $ 77,918.01 | to | $ 108,162.00 |
| 8% | Income from $ 108,162.01 | to | $ 136,700.00 |
| 9.3% | Income from $ 136,700.01 | to | $ 698,274.00 |
| 10.3% | Income from $ 698,274.01 | to | $ 837,922.00 |
| 11.3% | Income from $ 837,922.01 | to | $ 1,396,542.00 |
| 12.3% | Income from $ 1,396,542.01 | | and above |
California State Payroll Deductions in 2023
In compliance with the regulations set forth by California, employers are mandated to adhere to specific payroll deduction requirements. These deductions, essential for ensuring conformity with legal standards, are routinely withheld by employers. It's important to note that these deductions are subject to annual revisions. For the year 2023, the detailed breakdown of California payroll deductions can be found below, reflecting our commitment to both regulatory adherence and transparency.
California State Payroll Deductions in 2023: Rates for Employers and Employees| Social security category | Employee | Employer | Total |
|---|
| State Disability Insurance Tax | 0.9% | 0% | 0.9% |
| Employment Training Tax | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
California State Payroll Deductions in 2023: Thresholds for Employers and Employees| Social security category | Employee | Employer |
|---|
| Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution | Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution |
|---|
| State Disability Insurance Tax | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Employment Training Tax | n/a | n/a | n/a | $ 7,000.00 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | n/a | n/a | n/a | $ 7,000.00 |
Federal Income Tax Tables in 2023
Federal Single Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Single Filer in 2023 is $ 13,850.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Single Filer in 2023 is $ 1,950.00
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 11,000.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 11,000.01 | to | $ 44,725.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 44,725.01 | to | $ 95,375.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 95,375.01 | to | $ 182,100.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 182,100.01 | to | $ 231,250.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 231,250.01 | to | $ 578,125.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 578,125.01 | | and above |
Federal Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in 2023 is $ 27,700.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (Joint) Filer in 2023 is $ 1,550.00
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 22,000.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 22,000.01 | to | $ 89,450.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 89,450.01 | to | $ 190,750.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 190,750.01 | to | $ 364,201.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 364,201.01 | to | $ 462,500.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 462,500.01 | to | $ 693,750.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 693,750.01 | | and above |
Federal Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in 2023 is $ 13,850.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (separate) Filer in 2023 is $ 1,550.00
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 11,000.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 11,000.01 | to | $ 44,725.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 44,725.01 | to | $ 95,375.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 95,375.01 | to | $ 182,100.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 182,100.01 | to | $ 231,250.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 231,250.01 | to | $ 346,875.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 346,875.01 | | and above |
Federal Head of Household Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in 2023 is $ 20,800.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Head of Household Filer in 2023 is $ 1,950.00
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 15,700.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 15,700.01 | to | $ 59,850.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 59,850.01 | to | $ 93,350.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 93,350.01 | to | $ 182,100.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 182,100.01 | to | $ 231,250.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 231,250.01 | to | $ 578,100.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 578,100.01 | | and above |
Federal Widower Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Widower Filer in 2023 is $ 27,700.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Widower Filer in 2023 is $ 1,550.00
California Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2023
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 22,000.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 22,000.01 | to | $ 89,450.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 89,450.01 | to | $ 190,750.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 190,750.01 | to | $ 364,201.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 364,201.01 | to | $ 462,500.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 462,500.01 | to | $ 693,750.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 693,750.01 | | and above |
California: Federal EITC(Earned Income Tax Credits) Rates and Thresholds in 2023
Note: you must be between the ages of 25 and 65 to claim EITC in 2023 unless you have 1 or more children.
EITC Tables for Unmarried Taxpayers (single and head of household filers) in 2023| Element | Number of Children |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|
| Credit rate | 7.65% | 34% | 40% | 45% |
|---|
| Earned income amount | $ 7,840.00 | $ 11,750.00 | $ 16,510.00 | $ 16,510.00 |
|---|
| Maximum credit amount | $ 600.00 | $ 3,995.00 | $ 6,604.00 | $ 7,430.00 |
|---|
| Phaseout amount threshold | $ 9,800.00 | $ 21,560.00 | $ 21,560.00 | $ 21,560.00 |
|---|
| 7.65% | 15.98% | 21.06% | 21.06% |
|---|
EITC Tables for Married taxpayers (married filing jointly, Qualifying Widow(er)) in 2023| Element | Number of Children |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|
| Credit rate | 7.65% | 34% | 40% | 45% |
|---|
| Earned income amount | $ 7,840.00 | $ 11,750.00 | $ 16,510.00 | $ 16,510.00 |
|---|
| Maximum credit amount | $ 600.00 | $ 3,995.00 | $ 6,604.00 | $ 7,430.00 |
|---|
| Phaseout amount threshold | $ 16,370.00 | $ 28,120.00 | $ 28,120.00 | $ 28,120.00 |
|---|
| Phaseout rate | 7.65% | 15.98% | 21.06% | 21.06% |
|---|
California: Federal FICA Rates in 2023
California FICA in 2023: Rates for Employers and Employees| FICA category | Employee | Employer | Total |
|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| Medicare | 1.45% | 1.45% | 2.9% |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | 0% | 0.9% |
| Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) | 0% | 6% | 6% |
California FICA in 2023: Thresholds for Employers and Employees| FICA category | Employee | Employer |
|---|
| Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution | Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution |
|---|
| Social Security | n/a | $ 160,200.00 | n/a | $ 160,200.00 |
| Medicare | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Additional Medicare | $ 200,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) | n/a | n/a | n/a | $ 7,000.00 |
California: Federal Retirement Plan Thresholds in 2023
Federal Retirement Plan Types and Thresholds in 2023| Retirment Plan type | Standard | Over 50 Catch Up |
|---|
| 401(k), 403(b), SARSEP, and 457 plans | $ 22,500.00 | $ 7,500.00 |
| SIMPLE plans | $ 15,500.00 | $ 3,500.00 |
2023 Tax Calculator for California
The 2023 tax rates and thresholds for both the California State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the California Tax Calculator for 2023. This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2024 tax return.
Historic Tax Tables supported for California
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