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Enter your income and filing status to see your federal tax bracket, estimated tax, and effective rate for 2025.

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How Federal Tax Brackets Work

The U.S. uses a progressive tax system with seven brackets. Your marginal tax rate only applies to income within that bracket, not your entire income. For example, if you're in the 22% bracket, only the income above the 12% threshold is taxed at 22%.

Standard vs. Itemized Deductions

Most taxpayers benefit from the standard deduction. For 2025, it's $15,000 (single), $30,000 (married filing jointly), or $22,500 (head of household). You should itemize only if your total deductions exceed the standard amount.