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Tax Bracket
Calculator 2021
Knowing which tax bracket you are in can help you make better financial decisions.
Use our calculator to estimate your 2021 taxable income (for taxes
filed in 2022).
Want to estimate your tax refund?
Use our Income Tax Calculator!
Federal Income Tax Rates
| Tax Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) |
Married filing separately |
Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 to $9,950 | $0 to $19,900 | $0 to $9,950 | $0 to $14,200 |
| 12% | $9,951 to $40,525 | $19,901 to $81,050 | $9,951 to $40,525 | $14,201 to $54,200 |
| 22% | $40,526 to $86,375 | $81,051 to $172,750 | $40,526 to $86,375 | $54,201 to $86,350 |
| 24% | $86,376 to $164,925 | $172,751 to $329,850 | $86,376 to $164,925 | $86,351 to $164,900 |
| 32% | $164,926 to $209,425 | $329,851 to $418,850 | $164,926 to $209,425 | $164,901 to $209,400 |
| 35% | $209,426 to $523,600 | $418,851 to $628,300 | $209,426 to $314,150 | $209,401 to $523,600 |
| 37% | $523,601 or more | $628,301 or more | $314,151 or more | $523,601 or more |
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Frequently asked questions
How do tax brackets work?
Federal income tax rates increase as taxable income increases. Your tax bracket is the rate that is applied to your top slice of income. Learn more about
tax brackets
What is taxable income?
Taxable income typically includes wages, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and tips, but can be complex as the IRS classifies other types of earnings as taxable income as well. Learn more about determining your
taxable income
What is marginal tax rate?
The marginal tax rate is the tax you pay on each additional dollar of your income. The federal marginal tax rate increases as income increases, and is based on the progressive tax method used in the United States.
What are federal income tax rates?
The federal income tax rate at which you’re taxed depends on your income tax bracket. Generally, the more income you earn, the higher your tax rate. Learn more about income tax rates
More About Tax Brackets
What Is My Tax Bracket?
The federal income tax system is progressive, which means different tax rates apply to different portions of your total income. “Tax bracket” refers to the highest tax rate charged on your income.
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What Are Tax Tables?
Tax tables like the one above, help you understand the amount of tax you owe based on your filing status, income, and deductions and credits.
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What Is Taxable Income?
Tax brackets only apply to your taxable income. Your deductions and taxable income may
drop you into a lower tax bracket or potentially a higher one.
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Taxable Income vs.
Nontaxable Income
Income comes in various forms, including wages, salaries, interest, tips and commissions. Nontaxable income won’t be taxed, whether or not it is entered on your tax return.
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