Tax Tables
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2026
2026
| Single | Married, Filing Jointly | Married, Filing Separately | Estates and Trusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemption | $90,100 | $140,200 | $70,100 | $31,400 |
| 28% on Excess | $244,500 | $244,500 | $122,250 | $244,500 |
| Phase-out Begins | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | $104,800 |
2026
| Individuals | Head of Household | Married, Filing Jointly |
Married, Filing Separately |
Estates and Trusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0-$49,450 | $0-$66,200 | $0-$98,900 | $0-$49,500 | $0-$3,300 |
| 15% | $49,451-$545,500 | $66,201-$579,600 | $98,901-$613,700 | $49,451-$306,850 | $3,301-$16,250 |
| 20% | Over $545,500 | Over $579,600 | Over $613,700 | Over $306,850 | Over $16,250 |
2026
The top tax rate applicable to estates and living gifts will be subject to a maximum tax rate of 40%.
| Estate Tax | Exclusion Amount | Federal Credit | Gift Tax Exclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,000,000 | $5,945,800 | $15,000,000 |
| States with Estate or Inheritance Taxes |
|---|
| CT, DC, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, NE, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA. |
| Other Estate and Gift Planning Ideas | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Annual gift tax exclusion | $19,000 |
| Annual gift tax exclusion for non-U.S. citizen spouses | $194,000 |
| Generation-skipping tax (GST) exemption | $15,000,000 |
| IRC §6166 2% limit for deferred estate tax payments | $1,940,000 |
| Special use valuation for qualified real property | $1,460,000 |
2026
| Single | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$12,400 | 10% |
| $12,401-$50,400 | 12% |
| $50,401-$105,700 | 22% |
| $105,701-$201,775 | 24% |
| $201,776-$256,225 | 32% |
| $256,226-$640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
| Married, Filing Jointly | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$24,800 | 10% |
| $24,801-$100,800 | 12% |
| $100,801-$211,400 | 22% |
| $211,400-$403,550 | 24% |
| $403,551-$512,450 | 32% |
| $512,451-$768,700 | 35% |
| Over $768,700 | 37% |
| Head of Household | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$17,700 | 10% |
| $17,771-$67,450 | 12% |
| $67,451-$105,700 | 22% |
| $105,701-$201,750 | 24% |
| $201,751-$256,200 | 32% |
| $256,201-$640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
| Married, Filing Separately | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$12,400 | 10% |
| $12,401-$50,400 | 12% |
| $50,401-$105,700 | 22% |
| $105,701-$201,775 | 24% |
| $201,776-$256,225 | 32% |
| $256,226-$384,350 | 35% |
| Over $384,350 | 37% |
| Estates and Trusts | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$3,300 | 10% |
| $3,301-$11,700 | 24% |
| $11,701-$16,000 | 35% |
| Over $16,000 | 37% |
| Standard Deduction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of Household | $24,150 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $16,100 |
Corporations
- C corporations are taxed at a flat 21%.
- No special personal service corporation rate.
- Section 179 depreciation up to $1,250,000. Phaseout $3,130,000. SUV: $31,300.
- Pass-through entity tax treatment—deductible amount is the lesser of:
(a) 20% of the taxpayer’s qualified business income, or
(b) the greater of: (1) 50% of the W-2 wages, or (2) the sum of 25% of the
W-2 wages and 2.5% of the unadjusted basis of all qualified property. - Qualified Business Income deduction (Section 199A) phaseout for high earners in professional fields. $394,600 – $494,600 (MFJ);
$197,300– $247,300 (Others)
2026
| Single | Married | Part B Premium | Part D IRMAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| $109,000 or less | $218,000 or less | $202.90 | $0 |
| $109,001-$137,000 | $218,001-$274,000 | $284.10 | $14.50 |
| $137,001-$171,000 | $274,001-$342,000 | $405.80 | $37.50 |
| $171,001-$205,000 | $342,001-$410,000 | $527.50 | $60.40 |
| $205,001-$499,999 | $410,001-$749,999 | $649.20 | $83.30 |
| Over $500,000 | Over $750,000 | $689.90 | $91.00 |
*Part D premium determined by vendor. IRMAA surcharge added to vendor premium.
2026
| IRA | Amount |
|---|---|
| IRA Contribution (under 50) | $7,500 |
| IRA Contribution (50 and older) | $8,600 |
| Single or HOH phase-out | $81,000-$91,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $129,000-$149,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 |
| Spousal IRA | $242,000-$252,000 |
| Catch-Up (age 50 and over only) | $1,100 |
| Phase-Out of Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single phase-out | $153,000-$168,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $242,000-$252,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 |
| SEP | Rate |
|---|---|
| SEP Contribution | Up to 25% of compensation ($72,000 limit) |
| Minimum Compensation Participant | $800 |
| SIMPLE | Amount |
|---|---|
| SIMPLE elective deferral (under 50) | $17,000 |
| SIMPLE elective deferral (50 and older) | $21,000 |
| Other Qualified Plans | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k), 403(b), Governmental 457(b), SARSEP elective deferral (under age 50) |
$24,500 |
| 401(k), 403(b), Governmental 457(b), SARSEP elective deferral (age 50 and older) |
$32,500 |
| Limit on additions to defined contribution plans | $72,000 |
| Annual benefit limit on defined benefit plans | $290,000 |
| Highly compensated employee makes | $160,000 |
| Maximum compensation taken into account for qualified plans | $360,000 |
| HSA contribution individual coverage | $4,400 |
| HSA contribution family coverage | $8,750 |
| Individual 401(K) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employer Contribution | Up to 25% of compensation |
| Employee Salary Deferral (under 50) | $24,500 |
| Employee Salary Deferral (50 and older) | $32,500 |
| Total Employer and Employee | $72,000 ($80,000 age 50 and older) |
Required Minimum Distributions1
| Current Age | Distribution Period | Current Age | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 27.4 | 97 | 7.8 |
| 73 | 26.5 | 98 | 7.3 |
| 74 | 25.5 | 99 | 6.8 |
| 75 | 24.6 | 100 | 6.4 |
| 76 | 23.7 | 101 | 6.0 |
| 77 | 22.9 | 102 | 5.6 |
| 78 | 22.0 | 103 | 5.2 |
| 79 | 21.1 | 104 | 4.9 |
| 80 | 20.2 | 105 | 4.6 |
| 81 | 19.4 | 106 | 4.3 |
| 82 | 18.5 | 107 | 4.1 |
| 83 | 17.7 | 108 | 3.9 |
| 84 | 16.8 | 109 | 3.7 |
| 85 | 16.0 | 110 | 3.5 |
| 86 | 15.2 | 111 | 3.4 |
| 87 | 14.4 | 112 | 3.3 |
| 88 | 13.7 | 113 | 3.1 |
| 89 | 12.9 | 114 | 3.0 |
| 90 | 12.2 | 115 | 2.9 |
| 91 | 11.5 | 116 | 2.8 |
| 92 | 10.8 | 117 | 2.7 |
| 93 | 10.1 | 118 | 2.5 |
| 94 | 9.5 | 119 | 2.3 |
| 95 | 8.9 | 120+ | 2.0 |
| 96 | 8.4 |
SECURE 2.0 reduced the excise tax for failure to take RMDs from 50% to 25%.
1 The Required Beginning Date for RMDs is generally April 1 of the year following the year the IRA owner reached the applicable age. The Applicable Age is determined based on the following:
| IF YOU WERE BORN: | YOUR "APPLICABLE AGE" IS: |
|---|---|
| On or before June 30, 1949 | 70.5 |
| July 1, 1949-1950 | 72 |
| 1951-1959 | 73 |
| 1960 or later | 75 |
Traditional IRA Deductibility Rules
| Filing Status | Covered by Employer's Retirement Plan? |
Modified AGI 2026 | 2026 Deductibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | No | Any Amount | Full deduction |
| Yes | $81,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $81,001-$90,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $91,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| Married Filing Jointly | Neither Spouse Covered | Any Amount | Full deduction |
| Both Spouses Covered | $129,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $129,001-$148,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $149,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| One Spouse Covered for Covered Spouse | $129,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $129,001-$148,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $149,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| One Spouse Covered for Non-Covered Spouse |
$242,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $242,001-$251,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $252,000 or more | No deduction |
2026
| Social Security | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maximum earnings (during working years) subject to payroll tax | $184,500 |
| Social Security Payroll Tax | Employees pay 7.65% |
| Self-employed pay 15.30% | |
| Additional 0.9% high-income paytoll tax for wages in excess of: | |
| Single or HOH | $200,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $250,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $125,000 |
*For Medicare's Hospital Insurance (HI) program, tax rates under the HI program are 1.45% for employees and employers, each, and 2.90% for self-employed persons.
- Employees/Employers: 6.2% Social Security Tax + 1.45% Medicare Tax = 7.65% total
- Self-employed: 12.40% Social Security Tax + 2.90% Medicare Tax = 15.30% total
2025
2025
| Single | Married, Filing Jointly | Married, Filing Separately | Estates and Trusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemption | $88,100 | $137,000 | $68,500 | $30,700 |
| 28% on Excess | $239,100 | $239,100 | $119,550 | $239,100 |
| Phase-out Begins | $626,350 | $1,252,700 | $626,350 | $102,500 |
2025
| Individuals | Head of Household | Married, Filing Jointly |
Married, Filing Separately |
Estates and Trusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0-$48,350 | $0-$64,750 | $0-$96,700 | $0-$48,350 | $0-$3,250 |
| 15% | $48,351-$533,400 | $64,751-$566,700 | $96,701-$600,050 | $48,351-$566,700 | $3,251-$15,900 |
| 20% | Over $533,400 | Over $566,700 | Over $600,050 | Over $566,700 | Over $15,900 |
2025
The top tax rate applicable to estates and living gifts will be subject to a maximum tax rate of 40%.
| Estate Tax | Exclusion Amount | Federal Credit | Gift Tax Exclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,990,000 | $5,541,800 | $13,990,000 |
| States with Estate or Inheritance Taxes |
|---|
| CT, DC, HI, IL, IA, KY, ME, MD, MA, MN, NE, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA. |
| Other Estate and Gift Planning Ideas | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annual gift tax exclusion | $19,000 |
| Annual gift tax exclusion for non-U.S. citizen spouses | $190,000 |
| Generation-skipping tax (GST) exemption | $13,990,000 |
| IRC §6166 2% limit for deferred estate tax payments | $1,900,000 |
| Special use valuation for qualified real property | $1,420,000 |
2025
| Single | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$11,925 | 10% |
| $11,926-$48,475 | 12% |
| $48,476-$103,350 | 22% |
| $103,351-$197,300 | 24% |
| $197,301-$250,525 | 32% |
| $250,526-$626,350 | 35% |
| Over $626,350 | 37% |
| Married, Filing Jointly | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$23,850 | 10% |
| $23,851-$96,950 | 12% |
| $96,950-$206,700 | 22% |
| $206,701-$394,600 | 24% |
| $394,601-$501,050 | 32% |
| $501,051-$751,600 | 35% |
| Over $751,600 | 37% |
| Head of Household | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$17,000 | 10% |
| $17,001-$64,850 | 12% |
| $64,851-$103,350 | 22% |
| $103,351-$197,300 | 24% |
| $197,301-$250,500 | 32% |
| $250,501-$626,350 | 35% |
| Over $626,350 | 37% |
| Married, Filing Separately | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$11,925 | 10% |
| $11,926-$48,475 | 12% |
| $48,476-$103,350 | 22% |
| $103,351-$197,300 | 24% |
| $197,301-$250,500 | 32% |
| $250,501-$375,800 | 35% |
| Over $375,800 | 37% |
| Estates and Trusts | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$3,150 | 10% |
| $3,151-$11,450 | 24% |
| $11,451-$15,650 | 35% |
| Over $15,650 | 37% |
| Standard Deduction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Single | $15,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $31,500 |
| Head of Household | $23,625 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $15,750 |
Corporations
- C corporations are taxed at a flat 21%.
- No special personal service corporation rate.
- Section 179 depreciation up to $1,250,000. Phaseout $3,130,000. SUV: $31,300.
- Pass-through entity tax treatment—deductible amount is the lesser of:
(a) 20% of the taxpayer’s qualified business income, or
(b) the greater of: (1) 50% of the W-2 wages, or (2) the sum of 25% of the
W-2 wages and 2.5% of the unadjusted basis of all qualified property. - Qualified Business Income deduction (Section 199A) phaseout for high earners in professional fields. $394,600 – $494,600 (MFJ);
$197,300– $247,300 (Others)
2025
| Single | Married | Part B Premium | Part D IRMAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| $106,000 or less | $212,000 or less | $185.00 | $0 |
| $106,101-$133,000 | $212,001-$266,000 | $259.00 | $13.70 |
| $133,001-$167,700 | $266,001-$334,000 | $370.00 | $35.30 |
| $167,701-$200,000 | $334,001-$400,000 | $480.90 | $57.00 |
| $200,001-$500,000 | $400,001-$750,000 | $591.90 | $78.60 |
| Over $500,000 | Over $750,000 | $628.90 | $85.80 |
*Part D premium determined by vendor. IRMAA surcharge added to vendor premium.
2025
| IRA | Amount |
|---|---|
| IRA Contribution (under 50) | $7,000 |
| IRA Contribution (50 and older) | $8,000 |
| Single or HOH phase-out | $79,000-$89,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $126,000-$146,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 |
| Spousal IRA | $236,000-$246,000 |
| Catch-Up (age 50 and over only) | $1,000 |
| Phase-Out of Roth IRA Contribution Eligibility | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single phase-out | $150,000-$165,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $236,000-$246,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $0-$10,000 |
| SEP | Rate |
|---|---|
| SEP Contribution | Up to 25% of compensation ($70,000 limit) |
| Minimum Compensation Participant | $750 |
| SIMPLE | Amount |
|---|---|
| SIMPLE elective deferral (under 50) | $16,500 |
| SIMPLE elective deferral (50 and older) | $20,000 |
| Other Qualified Plans | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k), 403(b), Governmental 457(b), SARSEP elective deferral (under age 50) |
$23,500 |
| 401(k), 403(b), Governmental 457(b), SARSEP elective deferral (age 50 and older) |
$31,000 |
| Limit on additions to defined contribution plans | $70,000 |
| Annual benefit limit on defined benefit plans | $280,000 |
| Highly compensated employee makes | $160,000 |
| Maximum compensation taken into account for qualified plans | $350,000 |
| HSA contribution individual coverage | $4,300 |
| HSA contribution family coverage | $8,550 |
| Individual 401(K) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Employer Contribution | Up to 25% of compensation |
| Employee Salary Deferral (under 50) | $23,500 |
| Employee Salary Deferral (50 and older) | $31,000 |
| Total Employer and Employee | $70,000 ($77,500 age 50 and older) |
Required Minimum Distributions1
| Current Age | Distribution Period | Current Age | Distribution Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 27.4 | 97 | 7.8 |
| 73 | 26.5 | 98 | 7.3 |
| 74 | 25.5 | 99 | 6.8 |
| 75 | 24.6 | 100 | 6.4 |
| 76 | 23.7 | 101 | 6.0 |
| 77 | 22.9 | 102 | 5.6 |
| 78 | 22.0 | 103 | 5.2 |
| 79 | 21.1 | 104 | 4.9 |
| 80 | 20.2 | 105 | 4.6 |
| 81 | 19.4 | 106 | 4.3 |
| 82 | 18.5 | 107 | 4.1 |
| 83 | 17.7 | 108 | 3.9 |
| 84 | 16.8 | 109 | 3.7 |
| 85 | 16.0 | 110 | 3.5 |
| 86 | 15.2 | 111 | 3.4 |
| 87 | 14.4 | 112 | 3.3 |
| 88 | 13.7 | 113 | 3.1 |
| 89 | 12.9 | 114 | 3.0 |
| 90 | 12.2 | 115 | 2.9 |
| 91 | 11.5 | 116 | 2.8 |
| 92 | 10.8 | 117 | 2.7 |
| 93 | 10.1 | 118 | 2.5 |
| 94 | 9.5 | 119 | 2.3 |
| 95 | 8.9 | 120+ | 2.0 |
| 96 | 8.4 |
SECURE 2.0 reduced the excise tax for failure to take RMDs from 50% to 25%.
1 The Required Beginning Date for RMDs is generally April 1 of the year following the year the IRA owner reached the applicable age. The Applicable Age is determined based on the following:
| IF YOU WERE BORN: | YOUR "APPLICABLE AGE" IS: |
|---|---|
| On or before June 30, 1949 | 70.5 |
| July 1, 1949-1950 | 72 |
| 1951-1959 | 73 |
| 1960 or later | 75 |
Traditional IRA Deductibility Rules
| Filing Status | Covered by Employer's Retirement Plan? |
Modified AGI 2025 | 2025 Deductibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | No | Any Amount | Full deduction |
| Yes | $79,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $79,001-$88,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $89,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| Married Filing Jointly | Neither Spouse Covered | Any Amount | Full deduction |
| Both Spouses Covered | $126,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $126,001-$145,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $146,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| One Spouse Covered for Covered Spouse | $126,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $126,001-$145,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $146,000 or more | No deduction | ||
| One Spouse Covered for Non-Covered Spouse |
$236,000 or less | Full deduction | |
| $236,001-$245,999 | Partial deduction | ||
| $246,000 or more | No deduction |
2025
| Social Security | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maximum earnings (during working years) subject to payroll tax | $176,100 |
| Social Security Payroll Tax | Employees pay 7.65% |
| Self-employed pay 15.30% | |
| Additional 0.9% high-income paytoll tax for wages in excess of: | |
| Single or HOH | $200,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $250,000 |
| Married, Filing Separately | $125,000 |
*For Medicare's Hospital Insurance (HI) program, tax rates under the HI program are 1.45% for employees and employers, each, and 2.90% for self-employed persons.
- Employees/Employers: 6.2% Social Security Tax + 1.45% Medicare Tax = 7.65% total
- Self-employed: 12.40% Social Security Tax + 2.90% Medicare Tax = 15.30% total