2026 Tax Year

2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets

The IRS sets seven federal tax rates — 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% — and adjusts the income thresholds for inflation each year. Here are the official 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and standard deduction, by filing status.

2026 Standard Deduction

Before brackets apply, most people subtract the standard deduction from their income. For 2026 it is $16,100 (single), $32,200 (married filing jointly), and $24,150 (head of household). Only income above the deduction is taxed.

2026 Tax Brackets by Filing Status

These rates apply to taxable income (after your standard or itemized deductions), not gross salary. Each rate applies only to the income within that band.

Single filers — 2026
Rate2026 taxable 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%$640,600 and up
Married filing jointly — 2026
Rate2026 taxable 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%$768,700 and up
Head of household — 2026
Rate2026 taxable 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%$640,600 and up

Marginal vs. Effective Rate (The Part Everyone Gets Wrong)

Your marginal rate is the bracket your last dollar falls in. Your effective rate is the total tax divided by your income — always lower, because the early dollars are taxed at 10% and 12% before any hit the higher bands. Moving into a new bracket only taxes the dollars above that threshold at the higher rate; it never lowers your take-home.

Example: a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026 subtracts the $16,100 standard deduction, leaving $58,900 taxable. Their top dollar sits in the 22% bracket, but their federal income tax is about $7,670 — an effective rate near 10.2%, far below 22%. FICA (7.65%) and any state tax are separate.

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What Changed for 2026

The seven rates are unchanged; the income thresholds and standard deduction rose with inflation, so many people pay slightly less on the same salary. The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act also added temporary deductions for overtime and tips (2025–2028) that can lower taxable income further — claimed at filing, not through withholding.

Want it all on one page? Grab the free 2026 Paycheck & Tax Cheat Sheet (printable), which includes these brackets plus FICA, contribution limits, and state quick-reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2026 federal tax brackets?

Seven rates — 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% — applied to taxable income. For single filers the 10% band starts at $0, 12% at $12,400, 22% at $50,400, 24% at $105,700, 32% at $201,775, 35% at $256,225, and 37% at $640,600. See the tables above for every status.

What is the 2026 standard deduction?

$16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married filing jointly, and $24,150 for head of household.

What is the difference between marginal and effective tax rate?

Your marginal rate is the bracket of your last dollar; your effective rate is total tax divided by total income. The effective rate is always lower because lower brackets tax your first dollars at 10% and 12%.

Does moving into a higher tax bracket lower my take-home pay?

No. Only the income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate, so earning more always increases your take-home — a raise is never a net loss.

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