🇺🇸 United States Tax Guide 2026
Income tax brackets, social contributions, and special tax regimes for United States in 2026. Data sourced from OECD and national tax authorities.
Last reviewed: · Source: www.irs.gov
Key Facts — 2026
- →US citizens and Green Card holders owe US tax on worldwide income regardless of where they live.
- →Federal income tax: 10%–37% progressive brackets; standard deduction $16,150 for single filers (2026).
- →FICA (Social Security + Medicare): 7.65% employee share on wages up to $184,500 (SS cap).
- →State income tax: ranges from 0% (Florida, Texas, Nevada) to 13.3% (California).
- →Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: up to $132,900 excluded for qualifying expats (2026).
- →Self-employed pay 15.3% self-employment tax (both sides of FICA).
Top Rate
37%
Effective @ $100k
18%
Taxation Basis
Worldwide
Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income from (USD) | Income to (USD) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | USD 12,400 | 10% |
| 12,401 | USD 50,400 | 12% |
| 50,401 | USD 105,700 | 22% |
| 105,701 | USD 201,975 | 24% |
| 201,976 | USD 256,725 | 32% |
| 256,726 | USD 640,700 | 35% |
| 640,701 | No limit | 37% |
Standard deduction: USD 16,150 applied before brackets.
Social Contributions (2026)
| Contribution | Payer | Rate | Cap (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security (employee) | employee | 6.20% | 184,500 |
| Medicare (employee) | employee | 1.45% | No cap |
| Social Security (employer) | employer | 6.20% | 184,500 |
| Medicare (employer) | employer | 1.45% | No cap |
Special Tax Regimes
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
US citizens abroad can exclude up to $132,900 of foreign earned income from US federal tax (2026).
Qualifiers: US citizens or resident aliens meeting the bona fide residence or physical presence test
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This page is for informational and planning purposes only — not tax advice. Tax laws change frequently; always verify with a qualified tax professional or the national tax authority. Data accuracy target: 90%+ for a single filer with no dependents. See our methodology for sources and limitations.