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Filing deadline (TY 2025)
April 15, 2026ND Office of State Tax Commissioner, 2025 Individual Income Tax Booklet
Extension deadline (TY 2025)
October 15, 2026ND Tax Commissioner guidelines
Extension type
Automatic 6-month extension with valid federal extensionND Tax Commissioner guidelines
Rate range
0% – 2.50%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
Single — Bracket 1: $0 to $48,475
0.00%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
Single — Bracket 2: $48,475 to $244,825
1.95%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
Single — Bracket 3: over $244,825
2.50%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
Single — Bracket 3: tax on lower amount ($244,825)
$3,828.83N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFJ/QSS — Bracket 1: $0 to $80,975
0.00%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFJ/QSS — Bracket 2: $80,975 to $298,075
1.95%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFJ/QSS — Bracket 3: over $298,075
2.50%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFJ/QSS — Bracket 3: tax on lower amount ($298,075)
$4,233.45N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFS — Bracket 1: $0 to $40,475
0.00%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFS — Bracket 2: $40,475 to $149,025
1.95%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFS — Bracket 3: over $149,025
2.50%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFS — Bracket 3: tax on lower amount ($149,025)
$2,116.73N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
HOH — Bracket 1: $0 to $64,950
0.00%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
HOH — Bracket 2: $64,950 to $271,450
1.95%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
HOH — Bracket 3: over $271,450
2.50%N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
HOH — Bracket 3: tax on lower amount ($271,450)
$4,026.75N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
Estimated tax payment threshold
$1,000 (expected ND net tax liability)N.D.C.C. §57-38-62
1st quarter estimated tax due date
April 15N.D.C.C. §57-38-62
2nd quarter estimated tax due date
June 15N.D.C.C. §57-38-62
3rd quarter estimated tax due date
September 15N.D.C.C. §57-38-62
4th quarter estimated tax due date
January 15 (following year)N.D.C.C. §57-38-62
ND taxable income starting point
Federal taxable income (Form 1040, Line 15)N.D.C.C. §57-38-01(7)
ND taxable income formula
Federal taxable income ± ND modificationsN.D.C.C. §57-38-01
Number of tax brackets
3N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
State standard deduction
None — uses federal standard deduction (starting point is federal taxable income)N.D.C.C. Chapter 57-38
Local income taxes permitted
No local income taxes permitted in North DakotaN.D.C.C. Chapter 57-38
IRC §168(k) bonus depreciation conformity
ND conforms to federal IRC §168(k) bonus depreciation; no state-level add-back requiredN.D.C.C. §57-38
Single — 0% bracket upper threshold
$48,475N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
MFJ — 0% bracket upper threshold
$80,975N.D.C.C. §57-38-30.3
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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