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Fort Wayne (Allen County) Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay in Fort Wayne (Allen County), Indiana including the 1.48% local income tax on top of Indiana's 2.95% state rate.

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Take-Home Pay (with city tax)
$74,69525.3% effective rate
$6,225/month after all taxes
Fort Wayne (Allen County) City Tax
$1,480
1.48% local rate
Cost of City Tax
$123/mo
$57 per paycheck
Without City Tax
$76,175
$1,480 more per year
State Tax
$2,950
2.95% flat + local
Full Tax Breakdown
Gross Salary$100,000
Federal Income Tax−$13,225
Social Security (6.2%)−$6,200
Medicare (1.45%)−$1,450
Indiana State Tax−$2,950
Fort Wayne (Allen County) City Tax (1.48%)−$1,480
Total Tax$25,305
Annual Take-Home$74,695
Monthly Take-Home$6,225
Biweekly Take-Home$2,873

How Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s 1.48% Tax Hits at Different Salaries

SalaryCity TaxTake-Home (with city tax)Take-Home (without)City Tax Cost/Month
$50,000$740$40,140$40,880$62
$75,000$1,110$58,215$59,325$93
$100,000$1,480$74,695$76,175$123
$125,000$1,850$91,126$92,976$154
$150,000$2,220$107,106$109,326$185
$200,000$2,960$140,027$142,987$247

Fort Wayne (Allen County) Local Income Tax: What You Need to Know

Fort Wayne (Allen County) levies a 1.48% local income tax on residents. This is in addition to Indiana's 2.95% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 4.43%.

Second largest city in Indiana with moderate county rate.

The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.

The 1.48% local tax is applied on top of Indiana's 2.95% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s local tax costs approximately $1,480/year — that's $123/month or $57 per biweekly paycheck.

This tax applies only to Fort Wayne (Allen County) residents. If you work in Fort Wayne (Allen County) but live elsewhere, you are not subject to this local tax. This creates a significant financial incentive to live outside city limits while commuting in for work.

Other Cities with Local Tax in Indiana

Indianapolis (Marion County)
2.02% local rate
$2,020/year on $100K
South Bend (St. Joseph County)
1.75% local rate
$1,750/year on $100K
Evansville (Vanderburgh County)
1.5% local rate
$1,500/year on $100K
Carmel (Hamilton County)
1% local rate
$1,000/year on $100K

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s local income tax?

Fort Wayne (Allen County) charges a 1.48% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,480/year. This tax applies to residents only.

Can I avoid Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s local tax by living in the suburbs?

Yes. Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s tax only applies to residents. If you live outside city limits and commute in, you don't owe the local tax.

What is Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s total combined tax rate?

Including Indiana's 2.95% state rate, Fort Wayne (Allen County)'s 1.48% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 25.3%.

Is the city tax deductible on my federal return?

Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.

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