Overall Tax Burden Comparison
Delaware's taxes compared to surrounding states.
| TAX | Delaware | Maryland | New Jersey | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | None | 6% Food, Prescriptions and Non-Prescription Drugs exempt. |
7% Food, Prescriptions and Non-Prescription Drugs Clothing and Footwear exempt. |
6% Food, Prescriptions and Non-Prescription Drugs Clothing, Text Books and Heating Fuels exempt. |
| Personal Income Tax | 2.2% - 5.95% | 2% - 4.75% | 1.4% - 8.97% | 3.07% |
| Personal Exemptions Married | — | 4,800 | 2,000 | None |
| Additional Exemptions | — | 1,000 | 1,000 | None |
| Standard Deduction | $6,500 | $2,000 - $4,000 | None | None |
| Federal Income Tax Deductions | None | None | None | None |
| Retirement Income Taxes | SS Exempt Pension $12,500 Exempt |
SS Exempt Pension up to $22,000 less SS |
SS Treated as Ordinary Income |
SS Not Taxed |
| Retired Military Pay | $12,500 Included | $5,000 Exempt | Exempt | No Tax |
| Military Disability Retired Pay | No Tax | No Tax | No Tax | No Tax |
| VA Disability Dependency & Indemnity Compensation |
No Tax | No Tax | No Tax | No Tax |
| Military SBP/SSBP/RCSBP/RSFPP | No Tax | 6% | No Tax | 6% |
| Property Taxes | $1,000 per year | $5,000 - $10,000 | $6,000 - $12,000 | 2% Assessed Value |
| Inheritance and Estate Tax | None | 10% | 11% - 16% | 12% - 15% |
This chart is for comparison purposes only. Specific data by state can be found at RetirementLiving.com.
