Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Delaware Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Tax-Friendly The First State is a standout among its East Coast neighbors with no sales tax and and low property taxes. Income taxes escalate quickly, though, with the top rate of 6.6% hitting taxable income over $60,000 (for both single and joint filers), and the city of Wilmington imposing its own wage tax. Sales Tax Neither the state nor localities impose a sales tax. In response, New Jersey has halved the sales tax on many items in Salem County, which borders Delaware. Income Tax Range Low: 2.2% (on taxable income from $2,001 to $5,000)High: 6.6% (on taxable income above $60,000).Effective tax rate: 3.83% for single filers, 5.53% for joint filers.The City of Wilmington taxes wages of everyone who lives or works there at 1.25%. Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.2300 per gallon. Diesel: $0.2200 per gallon. Property Taxes In Delaware, residents pay an average of $604 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes At registration, state charges a fee for documentation. The rate is 4.25% of purchase price or NADA book value, whichever is greater. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $2.10 a packSnuff: $0.92 per ounceAll other tobacco products: 30% of the wholesale priceVapor products: $0.05 per milliliterBeer: $0.26 per gallonWine: $1.63 per gallonLiquor: $4.50 per gallon Taxes On Wireless Service 6.55% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None About our methodology