2026 Federal Tax Brackets
The seven federal rates for 2026 are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. Enter your income to see which bracket you're in and how much tax each layer adds.
2026 tax brackets: Single
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 |
| 12% | $12,401 – $50,400 |
| 22% | $50,401 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,701 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,776 – $256,225 |
| 35% | $256,226 – $640,600 |
| 37% | $640,601+ |
2026 tax brackets: Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $24,800 |
| 12% | $24,801 – $100,800 |
| 22% | $100,801 – $211,400 |
| 24% | $211,401 – $403,550 |
| 32% | $403,551 – $512,450 |
| 35% | $512,451 – $768,700 |
| 37% | $768,701+ |
2026 tax brackets: Head of household
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $17,701 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $67,451 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,701 – $201,750 |
| 32% | $201,751 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,201 – $640,600 |
| 37% | $640,601+ |
2026 tax brackets: Married filing separately
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 |
| 12% | $12,401 – $50,400 |
| 22% | $50,401 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,701 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,776 – $256,225 |
| 35% | $256,226 – $384,350 |
| 37% | $384,351+ |
2026 standard deduction
| Filing status | Standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married filing jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of household | $24,150 |
| Married filing separately | $16,100 |
These brackets apply to income earned in 2026, reported on the return you file in early 2027. They were set by IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the 2017 rates permanent. The 2027 brackets will be published by the IRS in late 2026; we'll add them here when they are official.
Frequently asked questions
What are the 2026 tax brackets?
10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. For single filers the 22% bracket starts at $50,401 of taxable income and the 37% bracket at $640,601.
What is the 2026 standard deduction?
$16,100 for single filers and married filing separately, $32,200 for married filing jointly and $24,150 for head of household.
Does moving into a higher bracket reduce my take-home pay?
No. Only the dollars above each threshold are taxed at the higher rate. A raise always increases your after-tax income.
When will the 2027 tax brackets be released?
The IRS usually announces the next year's inflation adjustments in October or November.