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2026 Federal Tax Brackets Cheat Sheet

Complete 2026 federal income tax brackets for all filing statuses, standard deductions, and key thresholds. Updated for the 2026 tax year.

Single Filers — 2026 Brackets

ItemValueNotes
10%$0 – $11,925Lowest bracket
12%$11,926 – $48,475--
22%$48,476 – $103,350--
24%$103,351 – $197,300--
32%$197,301 – $250,525--
35%$250,526 – $626,350--
37%$626,351+Highest bracket

Married Filing Jointly — 2026 Brackets

ItemValueNotes
10%$0 – $23,850Double the single bracket
12%$23,851 – $96,950--
22%$96,951 – $206,700--
24%$206,701 – $394,600--
32%$394,601 – $501,050--
35%$501,051 – $751,600--
37%$751,601+Highest bracket

Head of Household — 2026 Brackets

ItemValueNotes
10%$0 – $17,000--
12%$17,001 – $64,850--
22%$64,851 – $103,350--
24%$103,351 – $197,300--
32%$197,301 – $250,500--
35%$250,501 – $626,350--
37%$626,351+Highest bracket

Standard Deductions — 2026

ItemValueNotes
Single$15,000--
Married Filing Jointly$30,000--
Head of Household$22,500--
Additional (65+ or blind)$1,600 (single) / $1,350 (married)Per qualifying person
Dependent (unearned income)$1,350Kiddie tax threshold

Key Thresholds & Limits — 2026

ItemValueNotes
AMT Exemption (Single)$88,100Phase-out at $609,350
AMT Exemption (MFJ)$137,000Phase-out at $1,218,700
EITC Max (3+ children)$7,830Income limits vary
Child Tax Credit$2,000 per childPhase-out at $200K/$400K
Gift Tax Exclusion$19,000 per recipientAnnual exclusion
Estate Tax Exemption$13.99 millionPer individual

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