What are the 2025/2026 federal standard deductions?

For the 2025 tax year, the IRS federal standard deduction is $15,000 for Single filers, $30,000 for Married Filing Jointly, $22,500 for Head of Household, and $15,000 for Married Filing Separately.

Does the United States charge state income tax?

Tax laws vary across states. 9 states have 0% income tax, while others use flat rates or graduated progressive brackets up to 13.3%.

What is the difference between effective tax rate and marginal tax rate?

Your marginal tax rate is the tax percentage applied to your highest dollar of income. Your effective tax rate is the total taxes paid divided by your total income, representing your real average tax rate.

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