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HEAD-TO-HEAD TAX COMPARISON Β· 2026

COUNTRY A Kentucky VS COUNTRY B Florida

Side-by-side analysis of income tax, effective rates, and take-home pay for Kentucky and Florida in 2026.

OVERVIEW
KY 3.5% flat vs FL 0%. FL saves $3,382/year. Bourbon state to beach.
Section 01

The Big Picture

Top-line rates and effective take-home for a typical earner β€” including income tax, social contributions, and applicable surcharges.

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COUNTRY A
Kentucky
TAX RATE
3.5%
Flat Tax

3.5% flat rate

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COUNTRY B
Florida
TAX RATE
0%
No Income Tax

Zero income tax

TYPICAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE
Moving from Florida β†’ Kentucky at $100,000
$3,382 income

That's FL saves $282/month back in your pocket

Section 02

Tax Savings by Income Level

Net take-home after all income tax, social contributions, and surcharges β€” for a single employee with no dependents.

GROSS INCOME
🐴 KY TAX
🌞 FL TAX
SAVINGS
10-YEAR
$50,000
$1,632
$0
FL saves $1,632
$16,320
$100,000
$3,382
$0
FL saves $3,382
$33,820
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Kentucky Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • Bourbon economy jobs
  • Louisville/Lexington affordable
  • 3.5% flat simple
  • SS exempt age 59+
βˆ’ CONS
  • 3.5% income tax
  • Louisville 2.25% local tax
  • Limited tech jobs
  • Brain drain to TN/TX
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Florida Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • 0% income tax
  • No retirement tax
  • Warm weather
  • No local income tax
βˆ’ CONS
  • Hurricane risk
  • Higher housing
  • Property insurance spike
  • Tourist economy
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FL vs KY savings?

FL saves $3,382/year at $100K income