2026 federal tax brackets, credits & deadlines
What U.S. filers should watch this year — legislation, IRS updates, brackets, credits, and deadlines. Always confirm final figures on IRS.gov.
- Tax year 2026·
2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates
2026 long-term capital gains rates of 0%, 15%, and 20% by taxable income and filing status—plus how they differ from ordinary brackets and the 3.8% NIIT.
- Tax year 2026·
EITC 2026: Income Limits & Max Credits
2026 Earned Income Tax Credit maximums ($664–$8,231), phaseout income limits by filing status and children, and the $12,200 investment income cap. Confirm on IRS.gov.
- Tax year 2026·
Child Tax Credit 2026: $2,200, Phaseouts & ACTC
2026 Child Tax Credit up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17, ACTC up to $1,700, phaseouts at $200,000 / $400,000, and Credit for Other Dependents. Confirm on IRS.gov.
- Tax year 2026·
2026 Federal Tax Brackets & Rates
See the IRS 2026 federal income tax brackets for single, married filing jointly, and head of household—plus how marginal rates work. Figures apply to returns filed in 2027.
- Tax year 2026·
2026 Standard Deduction Amounts
2026 standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household—plus age 65 and blind extras. Verify on IRS.gov.
- Tax year 2026·
What's New for Tax Year 2026
Key U.S. federal tax changes for 2026 — brackets, deductions, credits, and post-TCJA planning notes. Verify all figures on IRS.gov.
- Tax year 2026·
2026 Tax Deadlines & Estimated Tax Dates
2026–2027 federal tax deadlines: April filing, Form 4868 extension, quarterly estimated tax due dates, and payment tips. Confirm exact calendar dates on IRS.gov.