Taxes2 min read · Updated October 19, 2026
2026 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction, explained
The 2026 federal income tax brackets, the standard deduction, and what tax you owe at different incomes.
Single filers
| up to $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,401 to $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,401 to $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,701 to $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,776 to $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,226 to $640,600 | 35% |
| $640,601 to and up | 37% |
Married filing jointly
| up to $24,800 | 10% |
| $24,801 to $100,800 | 12% |
| $100,801 to $211,400 | 22% |
| $211,401 to $403,550 | 24% |
| $403,551 to $512,450 | 32% |
| $512,451 to $768,700 | 35% |
| $768,701 to and up | 37% |
Tax at different incomes (single, standard deduction)
| Income | Federal income tax |
| $40,000 | $2,620 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 |
| $130,000 | $19,934 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 |
Common questions
What are the 2026 tax brackets?
Seven rates from 10% to 37%, by taxable income and filing status.
Does moving to a higher bracket reduce my pay?
No. Only the income above the bracket line is taxed at the higher rate.