federal income tax brackets for married individuals filing separately, tax year 2026.

Rate Taxable Income
10% $0 - $12,400
12% $12,401 - $50,400
22% $50,401 - $105,700
24% $105,701 - $201,775
32% $201,776 - $256,225
35% $256,226 - $384,350
37% $384,351+

standard deduction: $16,100

note: MFS brackets are half of married filing jointly thresholds. the 35% and 37% brackets are lower than single filer thresholds.

other filing statuses

other years

source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. data from deepcalc.com