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Filing Status
Step 1 of 4
Income Sources
Step 2 of 4
Deductions
Step 3 of 4
Standard deduction for Single: $16,100 (2026 IRS)
Tax Credits
Step 3b — reduces tax dollar for dollar
State Income Tax (Optional)
Include estimated state tax
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2026 Federal Tax Brackets
Tax year 2026 · Filed in 2027
| Rate | Single | Married Filing Jointly | Head of Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $11,600 | $0 – $23,200 | $0 – $16,550 |
| 12% | $11,600 – $47,150 | $23,200 – $94,300 | $16,550 – $63,100 |
| 22% | $47,150 – $100,525 | $94,300 – $201,050 | $63,100 – $100,500 |
| 24% | $100,525 – $191,950 | $201,050 – $383,900 | $100,500 – $191,950 |
| 32% | $191,950 – $243,725 | $383,900 – $487,450 | $191,950 – $243,700 |
| 35% | $243,725 – $609,350 | $487,450 – $731,200 | $243,700 – $609,350 |
| 37% | $609,350+ | $731,200+ | $609,350+ |
Source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-34. Standard deductions per IRS News Release NR 2025-51. Brackets are for tax year 2026, filed in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator uses 2026 IRS tax brackets, standard deductions, and FICA rates from official IRS publications. It provides a close estimate for typical wage earners. Actual tax may differ based on细细项 adjustments, filing exact specifics, and other factors. Always verify with IRS.gov or a qualified tax professional.
Marginal rate is the tax bracket your last dollar of income falls into. Effective rate is your total federal tax divided by your total income — this is the actual percentage you pay and is always lower than your marginal rate.
2026 standard deductions: Single / MFS: $16,100 · Married Filing Jointly: $32,200 · Head of Household: $24,150. These amounts are up about 2.6% from 2025 due to inflation adjustments.
Self-Employment tax is 15.3% — 12.4% Social Security on the first $168,600 of net self-employment income (2026) + 2.9% Medicare on all net earnings. An additional 0.9% Medicare surtax applies on earnings over $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (MFJ).
No. This tool is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax situations are complex and individual — consult a licensed tax professional or CPA for advice specific to your situation.
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