Here’s a comparison of the US federal income tax brackets for 2024 and 2025. Remember that these apply to single filers, married couples filing jointly, and heads of household.
2024 vs. 2025 Federal Income Tax Brackets
Tax Rate
2024 Single Filers
2025 Single Filers
2024 Married Filing Jointly
2025 Married Filing Jointly
2024 Head of Household
2025 Head of Household
10%
Up to $11,600
Up to $11,925
Up to $23,200
Up to $23,850
Up to $16,550
Up to $17,000
12%
$11,601 to $47,150
$11,926 to $48,475
$23,201 to $94,300
$23,851 to $96,950
$16,551 to $63,100
$17,001 to $64,850
22%
$47,151 to $100,525
$48,476 to $103,350
$94,301 to $201,050
$96,951 to $206,700
$63,101 to $100,500
$64,851 to $103,350
24%
$100,526 to $191,950
$103,351 to $197,300
$201,051 to $383,900
$206,701 to $394,600
$100,501 to $191,950
$103,351 to $197,300
32%
$191,951 to $243,725
$197,301 to $250,525
$383,901 to $487,450
$394,601 to $501,050
$191,951 to $243,700
$197,301 to $250,500
35%
$243,726 to $609,350
$250,526 to $626,350
$487,451 to $731,200
$501,051 to $751,600
$243,701 to $609,350
$250,501 to $626,350
37%
Over $609,350
Over $626,350
Over $731,200
Over $751,600
Over $609,350
Over $626,350
Key Takeaways:
Inflation Adjustments: As you can see, the income thresholds for each tax bracket are slightly higher in 2025 compared to 2024. This is due to annual adjustments the IRS makes to account for inflation.
Tax Rates Remain the Same: The actual tax rates for each bracket (10%, 12%, 22%, etc.) haven’t changed between 2024 and 2025. This is because those rates were set by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which is still in effect.
Important Reminders:
These are just the federal income tax brackets. Don’t forget that your state might also have its own income tax.
Tax laws can be complex, and these brackets are just one piece of the puzzle. It’s always a good idea to consult a tax professional or use reputable tax software for personalized advice.
