Federal Tax Brackets
Current and historical federal income tax rates for all filing statuses. Updated for 2024 and 2025 tax years.
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Example: How Progressive Taxation Works
If you're a Single filer with $75,000 of taxable income in 2025:
Historical Tax Brackets
Tax brackets are adjusted annually for inflation. Here's how the brackets have changed over recent years:
2025 Tax Year
Single filer brackets:
2024 Tax Year
Single filer brackets:
Understanding Tax Brackets
What are tax brackets?
Tax brackets are the ranges of income that are taxed at different rates. The U.S. uses a progressive tax system, meaning different portions of your income are taxed at different rates. As your income increases, only the amount that falls into higher brackets is taxed at those higher rates.
Common Misconception
Myth: "If I earn $1 more and move into a higher tax bracket, I'll take home less money."
Reality: Only the dollars that fall within each bracket are taxed at that bracket's rate. Moving into a higher bracket never results in less take-home pay—only the additional income is taxed at the higher rate.
Marginal vs. Effective Tax Rate
Marginal rate: The tax rate you pay on your last dollar of income (your highest bracket).
Effective rate: Your average tax rate across all income (total tax ÷ total income).
Calculate Your Taxes
Use our free calculators to estimate your federal income tax based on these brackets.
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