Retirement Tax Breakdown for Kentucky Residents

Complete Kentucky retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #9 of 51.

State Income Tax
4% top rate

1 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
4%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.82%

#28 (Above Avg)

Sales Tax Rate
6%

State 6% + local avg 6%

Tax-Friendly State

Kentucky exempts Social Security and up to $31,110 of pension/retirement income per person. The flat 4% income tax is being phased out gradually. Moderate property taxes.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Not taxed

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax4% top
Capital gains4%
Property tax0.82% effective
Sales tax6% combined
Overall retiree rank#9 of 51

Kentucky Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
4%$0No limit

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