2022 Federal income tax brackets
The marginal rates applied to successive portions of taxable income.
First bracket upper boundary, single
$10,275| Filing status | Taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Married filing jointly | $0 to $20,550 | 10% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $20,550 to $83,550 | 12% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $83,550 to $178,150 | 22% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $178,150 to $340,100 | 24% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $340,100 to $431,900 | 32% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $431,900 to $647,850 | 35% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $647,850 | 37% |
| Head of household | $0 to $14,650 | 10% |
| Head of household | Over $14,650 to $55,900 | 12% |
| Head of household | Over $55,900 to $89,050 | 22% |
| Head of household | Over $89,050 to $170,050 | 24% |
| Head of household | Over $170,050 to $215,950 | 32% |
| Head of household | Over $215,950 to $539,900 | 35% |
| Head of household | Over $539,900 | 37% |
| Single | $0 to $10,275 | 10% |
| Single | Over $10,275 to $41,775 | 12% |
| Single | Over $41,775 to $89,075 | 22% |
| Single | Over $89,075 to $170,050 | 24% |
| Single | Over $170,050 to $215,950 | 32% |
| Single | Over $215,950 to $539,900 | 35% |
| Single | Over $539,900 | 37% |
| Married filing separately | $0 to $10,275 | 10% |
| Married filing separately | Over $10,275 to $41,775 | 12% |
| Married filing separately | Over $41,775 to $89,075 | 22% |
| Married filing separately | Over $89,075 to $170,050 | 24% |
| Married filing separately | Over $170,050 to $215,950 | 32% |
| Married filing separately | Over $215,950 to $323,925 | 35% |
| Married filing separately | Over $323,925 | 37% |
- Announced
- 2021-11-10
- Effective
- 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31
- Next usual release
- October–November
Who this applies to.
The brackets apply to taxable income after deductions. A higher marginal rate does not apply to all income.
Published by IRS. The table uses tax year dates. Check the source for eligibility, elections and exceptions.
Use the 2022 number.
Uses ordinary income and the standard deduction, including age/blindness additions. Excludes payroll tax, AMT, credits, QBI, dependent limitations and separate temporary deductions for seniors, tips or overtime. The IRS tax table may differ for taxable income below $100,000.
Federal income tax brackets history.
| Year | Reference value | Change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,950 | — | Official |
| 2022 | $10,275 | +$325 | Official |
| 2023 | $11,000 | +$725 | Official |
| 2024 | $11,600 | +$600 | Official |
| 2025 | $11,925 | +$325 | Official |
| 2026 | $12,400 | +$475 | Official |
| 2027 | $12,775 | +$375 | Projected |
History compares the primary reference value; use each year’s full table for other filing statuses, regions or limits.
Questions about federal income tax brackets.
What is the 2022 federal income tax brackets?
The sourced table above shows the 2022 values. Its status is official. The primary reference is $10,275; other statuses or categories may differ.
When will the next number be announced?
The usual publication window is October–November. This is a typical schedule, not a promised date. The calendar distinguishes published values from pending releases.
Is this official or projected?
The displayed 2022 record is official. Official means a primary agency document or statute supports the value. A projection states its formula, inflation data and assumptions and changes when an official source becomes available.
How does it compare with last year?
The primary reference changed from $9,950 in 2021 to $10,275 in 2022. Each table should be compared using the same filing status, region and effective period.
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