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Personal Finance IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2026
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/2026-federal-tax-brackets.htmlThe IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
In its announcement Thursday, the agency raised the income thresholds for each bracket, which apply to tax year 2026 for returns filed in 2027.
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The standard deduction will also increase in 2026, rising to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, up from $31,500 in 2025. Starting in 2026, single filers can claim $16,100, a bump up from $15,750.
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