Tax year 2026 · Current year · Updated September 3, 2026
2026 Tax Calculator
Federal income tax for tax year 2026: the brackets, the standard deduction, the Child Tax Credit and your estimated bill, with the source for each figure.
| Adjusted gross income | $75,000.00 |
| Deduction used | $16,100.00 |
| Taxable income | $58,900.00 |
| Tax before credits | $7,670.00 |
| Child Tax Credit | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $7,670.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $4,650.00 |
| Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200k) | $1,087.50 |
| Total federal taxes | $13,407.50 |
How the income tax is built up
| Rate | Taxable income band | Amount in band | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400.00 | $1,240.00 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000.00 | $4,560.00 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $8,500.00 | $1,870.00 |
2026 federal income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Married filing separately | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $24,800 – $100,800 | $12,400 – $50,400 | $17,700 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $100,800 – $211,400 | $50,400 – $105,700 | $67,450 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $211,400 – $403,550 | $105,700 – $201,775 | $105,700 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $403,550 – $512,450 | $201,775 – $256,225 | $201,775 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $512,450 – $768,700 | $256,225 – $384,350 | $256,200 – $640,600 |
| 37% | over $640,600 | over $768,700 | over $384,350 | over $640,600 |
Standard deduction: $16,100 single and married filing separately, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household. Social Security wage base $184,500.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
| Item | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,750 | $16,100 | $350 |
| Standard deduction (joint) | $31,500 | $32,200 | $700 |
| Standard deduction (head of household) | $23,625 | $24,150 | $525 |
| 22% bracket starts (single) | $48,475 | $50,400 | $1,925 |
| 37% bracket starts (single) | $626,350 | $640,600 | $14,250 |
| Social Security wage base | $176,100 | $184,500 | $8,400 |
| Child Tax Credit per child | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 |
| Tax on $60,000, single, standard deduction | $5,071.50 | $5,020.00 | -$51.50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard deduction for 2026?
$16,100 for single filers and married filing separately, $32,200 for married filing jointly and surviving spouses, and $24,150 for heads of household. For 2025 it was $15,750 / $31,500 / $23,625.
What are the 2026 tax brackets for single filers?
10% on taxable income up to $12,400; 12% on taxable income up to $50,400; 22% on taxable income up to $105,700; 24% on taxable income up to $201,775; 32% on taxable income up to $256,225; 35% on taxable income up to $640,600; 37% on taxable income over $640,600.
How much tax on $60,000 in 2026?
A single filer with $60,000 of wages and the standard deduction has $43,900 of taxable income and owes about $5,020.00 in federal income tax (effective rate 8.4%). In 2025 the same income owed $5,071.50.
When do I file 2026 taxes?
The 2026 return is filed in 2027; the regular deadline is April 15, 2027 (or the next business day), with an automatic extension to October 15 available for filing, not for paying.
What is the Child Tax Credit for 2026?
$2,200 per qualifying child under 17 and $500 for other dependents, phasing out above $200,000 of modified AGI ($400,000 joint).
What is the Social Security wage base for 2026?
$184,500. Wages above that are not subject to the 6.2% Social Security tax; Medicare's 1.45% has no cap and an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000.
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Sources and updates
Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on . Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (standard deduction, rate brackets)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, Worksheet 1A percentage method for automated payroll systems
- Social Security Administration, 2026 contribution and benefit base $184,500
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates (6.2% and 1.45%; Additional Medicare Tax 0.9% over $200,000)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Tax Brackets (head of household and married filing separately thresholds)
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