US Federal Income Tax Calculator

Enter your income and choose Single or Married filing jointly. The calculator applies the 2026 standard deduction and the seven federal brackets published by the IRS.

How to use it

  1. Select Single or Married filing jointly.
  2. Enter your annual gross income.
  3. Read your federal income tax, take-home pay and effective rate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 2026 standard deduction?

$16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

What are the 2026 federal tax brackets for single filers?

10% up to $12,400, 12% up to $50,400, 22% up to $105,700, 24% up to $201,775, 32% up to $256,225, 35% up to $640,600 and 37% above that.

What is not included?

FICA (Social Security and Medicare), state and local income tax, credits and other deductions.

Sources

Rates were checked against these official pages in November 2026. Rates change, so always confirm on the source before you act. This is an estimate, not tax, legal or financial advice.

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