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# US federal tax bracket calculator 2026

This calculator applies the 2026 federal rate schedule to ordinary taxable income after deductions and before credits. Choose single or married filing jointly. It does not calculate a refund, paycheck or complete federal tax return.

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United States · 2026

All amounts in USD

Annual taxable income (USD)

Default example input: 70000

Filing status

Enter ordinary taxable income after your allowable deductions. Do not enter gross wages unless they equal that amount. Preferential capital-gain and dividend rates are excluded.

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## Start after deductions

A tax bracket applies to taxable income. Gross wages and adjusted gross income are different starting points. Work out your allowable deductions first; this tool does not decide whether you qualify for a standard, itemized or other deduction.

## A refund needs another number

The tax rate schedule does not tell you how much you have already paid. Withholding, estimated payments and credits affect the eventual balance. The IRS withholding estimator is a better starting point for checking a Form W-4.

## Why this is not a paycheck calculator

Social Security, Medicare, state and local taxes, benefits and retirement contributions are outside this result. AMT and special income rules are also excluded. Head of household and married filing separately need their own schedules and are not supported by this tool.

## Is every dollar taxed at my highest bracket?

No. Each rate applies to the ordinary taxable income in that band. The table shows the amount in each band and its tax. Credits and special tax rules can change your final liability.

## Continue with the official tools

Choose a tool that covers the components and personal details you need.

- [IRS: published 2026 rate schedules](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill)
- [IRS: Tax Withholding Estimator](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator)

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## About this calculation

Published by TaxCalcTool. The formula has automated reference and boundary tests. No professional tax review or government endorsement is claimed. [Read our content and correction policy](https://taxcalctool.com/editorial-policy/) .