North Dakota individual income tax for self-employed / sole proprietors.
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ND standard deduction
North Dakota does not have its own standard deduction. It uses the federal standard deduction as the starting point is federal taxable income (not federal AGI).
Local income tax permitted
North Dakota does not permit local income taxes.
Schedule C flow to ND
Schedule C net profit flows into federal taxable income, which is the starting point for ND. Because ND starts from federal taxable income (after the standard/itemized deduction and QBI deduction), the federal deductions are already incorporated.
Estimated tax requirement threshold
$1,000
ND conformity to federal depreciation
ND generally conforms to federal depreciation rules, including IRC §168(k) bonus depreciation. No state-level add-back is required for bonus depreciation.
Zero bracket threshold benefit
The 0% first bracket means that a single filer with ND taxable income of $48,475 or less (or MFJ of $80,975 or less) owes zero ND income tax. This is particularly beneficial for self-employed taxpayers with moderate income.
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Scope. This skill covers North Dakota Form ND-1 (Individual Income Tax Return) for full-year ND residents who are sole proprietors or single-member LLC owners. Tax year 2025 (returns filed in 2026). North Dakota uses a three-bracket graduated rate structure with a 0% first bracket, making it one of the lowest-tax states.
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Metadata table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax type | Individual income tax |
| Jurisdiction | North Dakota (US-ND) |
| Tax year | 2025 (filed 2026) |
| Primary form | Form ND-1 |
| Supporting schedules | Schedule ND-1SA (Modifications), Schedule ND-1TC (Credits), Schedule ND-1NR (Nonresidents/Part-year) |
| Tax structure | Graduated (3 brackets) |
| Rate range | 0% – 2.50% |
| Filing deadline | April 15, 2026 |
| Extension deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Tax authority | North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner |
| Website | https://www.tax.nd.gov |
| Statute | N.D.C.C. Chapter 57-38 |
Sources:
Tax brackets — Single (TY 2025)
| Taxable income over | But not over | Rate | Tax on lower amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $48,475 | 0.00% | $0 |
| $48,475 | $244,825 | 1.95% | $0 |
| $244,825 | — | 2.50% | $3,828.83 |
Tax brackets — Married filing jointly / Qualifying surviving spouse (TY 2025)
| Taxable income over | But not over | Rate | Tax on lower amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $80,975 | 0.00% | $0 |
| $80,975 | $298,075 | 1.95% | $0 |
| $298,075 | — | 2.50% | $4,233.45 |
Tax brackets — Married filing separately (TY 2025)
| Taxable income over | But not over | Rate | Tax on lower amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $40,475 | 0.00% | $0 |
| $40,475 | $149,025 | 1.95% | $0 |
| $149,025 | — | 2.50% | $2,116.73 |
Tax brackets — Head of household (TY 2025)
| Taxable income over | But not over | Rate | Tax on lower amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $64,950 | 0.00% | $0 |
| $64,950 | $271,450 | 1.95% | $0 |
| $271,450 | — | 2.50% | $4,026.75 |
North Dakota taxable income starts with federal taxable income from federal Form 1040, Line 15 (not federal AGI — this is different from many other states).
Key addition modifications (Schedule ND-1SA)
| Addition | Description |
|---|---|
| State/local bond interest | Interest from bonds of states other than ND |
| State income tax refund adjustment | If federal treatment differs from ND |
Key subtraction modifications (Schedule ND-1SA)
| Subtraction | Description |
|---|---|
| US government bond interest | Interest from US Treasury obligations |
| Native American reservation income | Income earned by enrolled members on their reservation |
| ND Renaissance Zone income | Income from activity in a designated Renaissance Zone |
Estimated tax installment due dates
| Installment | Due date |
|---|---|
| 1st quarter | April 15 |
| 2nd quarter | June 15 |
| 3rd quarter | September 15 |
| 4th quarter | January 15 (following year) |
Form ND-1ES is used for estimated tax payments. Payments can be made via the North Dakota Taxpayer Access Point (ND TAP).
Tier 1 rules table
| Rule ID | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ND-T1-01 | ND taxable income = federal taxable income ± ND modifications | N.D.C.C. §57-38-01 |
| ND-T1-02 | Tax computed using 3-bracket schedule: 0%, 1.95%, 2.50% (TY 2025) | N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3 |
| ND-T1-03 | Starting point is federal taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15), not federal AGI | N.D.C.C. §57-38-01(7) |
| ND-T1-04 | ND generally conforms to federal depreciation including §168(k) | N.D.C.C. §57-38 |
| ND-T1-05 | Estimated tax required if expected liability ≥ $1,000 | N.D.C.C. §57-38-62 |
| ND-T1-06 | Extension: automatic 6-month extension with valid federal extension | ND Tax Commissioner guidelines |
Tier 2 rules table
| Rule ID | Situation | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| ND-T2-01 | Multi-state income: Taxpayer has income from another state | ND allows a credit for taxes paid to other states. Schedule ND-1CR. Requires allocation review. |
| ND-T2-02 | Renaissance Zone exemption | Income from qualified ND Renaissance Zones may be exempt. Requires verification of zone designation and compliance with program requirements. |
| ND-T2-03 | Tribal reservation income | Income earned by enrolled tribal members on their reservation may be subtracted. Requires verification of enrollment and income sourcing. |
| ND-T2-04 | Oil and gas income | ND has specific rules for oil, gas, and mineral income. Production taxes are separate from income tax. Review sourcing. |
| ND-T2-05 | Federal conformity changes | ND's IRC conformity is generally rolling. Monitor for any legislative decoupling from recent federal changes. |
Supplier pattern library table
| Input needed | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Federal taxable income | Federal Form 1040, Line 15 |
| ND additions | Schedule ND-1SA (computed from federal return) |
| ND subtractions | Schedule ND-1SA (computed from federal return) |
| Tax credits | Schedule ND-1TC |
| Estimated tax payments | ND-1ES records / ND TAP |
| ND withholding | W-2 Box 17 / 1099 ND withholding amounts |
Form ND-1 line mapping table
| Form ND-1 Line | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Federal taxable income | Federal 1040, Line 15 |
| Line 2 | ND additions | Schedule ND-1SA |
| Line 3 | ND subtractions | Schedule ND-1SA |
| Line 4 | ND taxable income | Line 1 + Line 2 − Line 3 |
| Line 6 | ND income tax | Computed from rate schedule |
| Line 14 | Total credits | Schedule ND-1TC |
| Line 17 | ND income tax withheld | W-2s / 1099s |
| Line 18 | Estimated tax payments | ND-1ES payments |
| Line 22 | Amount owed or refund | Computed |
Refusal catalogue table
| Refusal ID | Trigger | Response |
|---|---|---|
| R-ND-01 | Part-year or nonresident | "ND part-year and nonresident returns require Schedule ND-1NR. This is outside the scope of this skill." |
| R-ND-02 | Corporate return | "This skill covers individual income tax only (Form ND-1). Corporate returns (Form 40) are not covered." |
| R-ND-03 | Estate or trust return | "ND fiduciary returns (Form 38) are not covered by this skill." |
| R-ND-04 | Amended return | "ND amended returns are not covered. File an amended ND-1 with the amended box checked." |
| R-ND-05 | Farm income special rules | "Detailed ND farm income rules (including farm income averaging) require specialist review." |
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