Tax Calculator
Calculate Your Surcharge
Enter your NYS taxable income (from IT-201, Line 37) to see what the Fair Taxes Act surcharge would be for you. For most Ulster County residents, the answer is $0.
Your New York State taxable income after deductions, as reported on your NY state return.
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Surcharge applies only to income above $250,000 for single filers.
This calculator uses 2026 NYS income tax brackets and the proposed 18.75% surcharge rate. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
2026 NYS Income Tax Brackets (IT-201, Line 37)
The surcharge is based on these rates. NYS implemented a phased rate reduction in 2026 for income below $215,400 (single) / $323,200 (joint).
Single Filers
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $8,500 | 3.90% |
| $8,501 – $11,700 | 4.40% |
| $11,701 – $13,900 | 5.15% |
| $13,901 – $80,650 | 5.40% |
| $80,651 – $215,400 | 5.90% |
| $215,401 – $1,077,550 | 6.85% |
| $1,077,551 – $5,000,000 | 9.65% |
| $5,000,001 – $25,000,000 | 10.30% |
| Over $25,000,000 | 10.90% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $17,150 | 3.90% |
| $17,151 – $23,600 | 4.40% |
| $23,601 – $27,900 | 5.15% |
| $27,901 – $161,550 | 5.40% |
| $161,551 – $323,200 | 5.90% |
| $323,201 – $2,155,350 | 6.85% |
| $2,155,351 – $5,000,000 | 9.65% |
| $5,000,001 – $25,000,000 | 10.30% |
| Over $25,000,000 | 10.90% |