Fastrack · IRS Unveils 2027 Tax Brackets and Higher Thresholds

The IRS announced Thursday that it raised income thresholds for each federal tax bracket for 2027. Tax rates did not change.

37% top rate starts above $661,375 for single filers.
$793,650 is the top-rate threshold for married couples filing jointly.
$33,200 standard deduction for joint filers, up from $32,200.
$16,600 standard deduction for single filers, up from $16,100.

Why it matters: The IRS adjusts bracket ranges each year using the consumer price index. Higher thresholds mean more income can fall into lower rate bands.

3.7% annual consumer price increase in September 2026, up from 3.4% in August.
$15.48 million lifetime gift and estate exemption per person, up from $15 million.

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Center coverage, 9 sources: The center treats the update as routine service news, focused on how taxpayers can find their bracket and what changes in their paychecks.

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Cleveland.com2dIRS changes could mean more money in your pocket: What’s new?Houston Chronicle2dIRS announces new income brackets for 2027. See where you fall in the tax rates.

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Citizen Free Press13hIRS announces new tax brackets for next year.New York Post2dIRS releases new tax brackets, raises standard deductions — see what your 2027 tax rate will be NTD1dIRS Adjusts Income Tax Brackets by 3 Percent The Epoch Times2dIRS Unveils 2027 Federal Income Tax Brackets

What’s next: The new brackets apply to tax year 2027. Taxpayers will use them on returns filed in 2028.

Capital gains brackets and earned income tax credit eligibility also rose.
How much will the higher thresholds offset rising prices for housing, groceries and gasoline?