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The structure climbs from 0% on your first $2,000 through 2.2%, 3.9%, 4.8%, 5.2%, 5.55%, and 6.6% steps — with the top rate kicking in above $60,000.

Run $78,000 single through it: after the $3,250 deduction, taxable income is $74,750. The first $60,000 runs through the bracket ladder (starting with a 0% band on the first $2,000), leaving about $14,750 taxed at 6.6% — roughly $3,920 total.

The famous Delaware perks are real but specific: NO state sales tax at all (Delaware is one of five states with zero sales tax), which makes it a shopping destination and cuts effective consumption-tax burden substantially. Retirees get partial relief — Social Security is exempt, and those 60+ can exclude up to $12,500 of investment and pension income.

Property tax is remarkably low at 0.57% average — but Delaware makes up for it with a quirky gross-receipts tax on businesses that gets embedded in prices. The overall picture: moderate income tax, zero sales tax, cheap property tax. For high-spenders and homeowners, Delaware often beats its reputation.

Filing in Delaware: the resident return is Form 200-01, filed with the Delaware Division of Revenue — and uniquely, Delaware gives you until April 30, two weeks longer than the federal deadline. Free e-file is available for most residents.