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2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction

These are the marginal federal income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for tax year 2026, as published by the IRS. Marginal means each rate applies only to income within that range, not your whole income.

Tax year 2026 (IRS)

2026 brackets — Single

Marginal rateTaxable income
10%$0 – $12,400
12%$12,400 – $50,400
22%$50,400 – $105,700
24%$105,700 – $201,775
32%$201,775 – $256,225
35%$256,225 – $640,600
37%Over $640,600

2026 brackets — Married filing jointly

Marginal rateTaxable income
10%$0 – $24,800
12%$24,800 – $100,800
22%$100,800 – $211,400
24%$211,400 – $403,550
32%$403,550 – $512,450
35%$512,450 – $768,700
37%Over $768,700

2026 brackets — Head of household

Marginal rateTaxable income
10%$0 – $17,700
12%$17,700 – $67,450
22%$67,450 – $105,700
24%$105,700 – $201,775
32%$201,775 – $256,200
35%$256,200 – $640,600
37%Over $640,600

2026 standard deduction

Filing statusStandard deduction
Single$16,100
Married filing jointly$32,200
Head of household$24,150

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Frequently asked questions

Do these rates apply to my whole income?

No. Federal income tax is marginal: each rate applies only to the portion of your taxable income that falls inside that bracket. Your taxable income is your income after the standard deduction (or itemized deductions).

What is taxable income?

Taxable income is your gross income minus adjustments and either the standard deduction or your itemized deductions. The brackets above apply to that figure, not to your gross pay.