Taken together with the inflation measure the IRS uses, the agency says that—on average—the inflation-adjusted tax numbers for 2026 will rise by roughly 2.7 percent. These increases apply to the income thresholds that determine tax rates, as well as to many credits and deductions.

New tax brackets, higher standard deductions and expanded credits are now in effect — changes that could boost paychecks and lower income taxes for many Americans in 2026 and beyond. Why it matters: The IRS updates reflect annual inflation adjustments and sweeping tax changes signed into law last summer in the One Big,

For tax year 2026, the standard deduction will be $32,200 for married couples filing jointly. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $16,100 for tax year 2026, and for heads of households, the standard deduction will be $24,150, according to the IRS.

The IRS announced updated inflation adjustments for the 2026 tax year, including new federal tax brackets and higher standard deduction amounts. According to the IRS, the “tax items for tax year 2026 of greatest interest to most taxpayers” is the standard deduction increases.

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If you pay your employees by the hour, you must withhold federal income tax from their paychecks. Federal income tax withholding is driven by a series of tax brackets; you apply the one that matches the employee's situation. The Internal Revenue Service ...