The Internal Revenue Service Thursday released the updated tax brackets for the 2026 tax year. Changes to the standard deduction, earned income tax credit, estate tax credit, and more were also unveiled by the agency.
The changes will be in place when taxpayers file their return in 2027.
What are the new tax brackets?
For the 2026 tax year, the rates are as follows:
37% for individual single taxpayers with incomes greater than $640,600 ($768,700 for married couples filing jointly).
35% for incomes over $256,225 ($512,450 for married couples filing jointly).
32% for incomes over $201,775 ($403,550 for married couples filing jointly).
24% for incomes over $105,700 ($211,400 for married couples filing jointly).
22% for incomes over $50,400 ($100,800 for married couples filing jointly)