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Retirement income in Utah

Varies

Does Utah Tax Retirement Income?

Short answer: Yes. Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are taxed at Utah's flat rate. A retirement credit of up to $450 is available only to taxpayers born on or before December 31, 1952, and phases out above $25,000 single / $32,000 joint modified AGI. Classified as taxed because the small credit is limited to older, lower-income filers.

Pensions, traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxable federally either way; Roth withdrawals after 59½ (5-year rule met) are tax-free.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.