federal income tax brackets for head of household filers, tax year 2026.
| Rate | Taxable Income |
|---|---|
| 10% | $0 - $17,700 |
| 12% | $17,701 - $67,450 |
| 22% | $67,451 - $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,701 - $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,776 - $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,201 - $640,600 |
| 37% | $640,601+ |
standard deduction: $24,150
to qualify as head of household you must be unmarried (or considered unmarried) on the last day of the year and have paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home for a qualifying person.
other filing statuses
other years
source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. data from deepcalc.com