Verified AscenPay tables
Minnesota payroll tax rules, 2026
These are the figures AscenPay uses to run Minnesota payroll.
State income tax withholding
Single
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5.35% |
| $32,570 | 6.8% |
| $106,990 | 7.85% |
| $198,630 | 9.85% |
Married
| Yearly taxable wages over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5.35% |
| $47,620 | 6.8% |
| $189,180 | 7.85% |
| $330,410 | 9.85% |
- Standard deduction: $4,700 single, $13,900 married.
- Each exemption or allowance: $5,200 a year.
State unemployment (employer)
- Taxable wage limit: $44,000 per employee per year.
- New-employer rate used: 1%. Your state assigns your actual rate.
Federal taxes (every state)
- Social Security 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to $184,500 of wages.
- Medicare 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer; extra 0.9% employee tax over $200,000.
- Federal unemployment (FUTA) 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee.
Also good to know
- Minnesota Paid Leave premium and the Workforce Development fee are included in the calculator.