Tax Bracket Calculator 2026

See your federal income tax bracket, effective rate, and exact taxes owed — using 2026 IRS rates and the standard deduction.

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Your 2026 Tax Summary

Federal Tax Owed
total owed
Effective Tax Rate
avg rate on all income
Marginal Rate
rate on next $1 earned
After-Tax Income
federal only
Taxable Income
after deductions
Standard Deduction
2026 amount
Deduction Used
standard or itemized

Tax Bracket Breakdown

BracketRateIncome in BracketTax in BracketCumulative Tax
2026 Standard Deductions: Single / MFS: $15,000 · Married Filing Jointly: $30,000 · Head of Household: $22,500

Tax brackets are marginal, not flat. Being in the 22% bracket doesn't mean you pay 22% on all income. You pay 10% on the first $11,925, 12% on the next chunk, and 22% only on the income that falls within that bracket — and so on up the ladder.

Effective vs. marginal rate: Your effective (average) rate is total tax ÷ total income — always lower than your marginal rate. Your marginal rate is the rate on your next dollar of income — the number that matters for deciding whether to take on extra work or make a retirement contribution.

2026 brackets reflect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions that were extended. Brackets adjust annually for inflation. These are federal rates only — state income tax is separate.

⚠️ Federal income tax estimates only. Does not include FICA, state/local taxes, AMT, or tax credits. Tax situations vary. Consult a CPA or tax professional for personalized advice.