2026 Federal income tax brackets
The marginal rates applied to successive portions of taxable income.
First bracket upper boundary, single
$12,400| Filing status | Taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Married filing jointly | $0 to $24,800 | 10% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $24,800 to $100,800 | 12% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $100,800 to $211,400 | 22% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $211,400 to $403,550 | 24% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $403,550 to $512,450 | 32% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $512,450 to $768,700 | 35% |
| Married filing jointly | Over $768,700 | 37% |
| Head of household | $0 to $17,700 | 10% |
| Head of household | Over $17,700 to $67,450 | 12% |
| Head of household | Over $67,450 to $105,700 | 22% |
| Head of household | Over $105,700 to $201,750 | 24% |
| Head of household | Over $201,750 to $256,200 | 32% |
| Head of household | Over $256,200 to $640,600 | 35% |
| Head of household | Over $640,600 | 37% |
| Single | $0 to $12,400 | 10% |
| Single | Over $12,400 to $50,400 | 12% |
| Single | Over $50,400 to $105,700 | 22% |
| Single | Over $105,700 to $201,775 | 24% |
| Single | Over $201,775 to $256,225 | 32% |
| Single | Over $256,225 to $640,600 | 35% |
| Single | Over $640,600 | 37% |
| Married filing separately | $0 to $12,400 | 10% |
| Married filing separately | Over $12,400 to $50,400 | 12% |
| Married filing separately | Over $50,400 to $105,700 | 22% |
| Married filing separately | Over $105,700 to $201,775 | 24% |
| Married filing separately | Over $201,775 to $256,225 | 32% |
| Married filing separately | Over $256,225 to $384,350 | 35% |
| Married filing separately | Over $384,350 | 37% |
- Announced
- 2025-10-09
- Effective
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- 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 2026 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 2026 federal income tax brackets?
The sourced table above shows the 2026 values. Its status is official. The primary reference is $12,400; 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 2026 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 $11,925 in 2025 to $12,400 in 2026. Each table should be compared using the same filing status, region and effective period.
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