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Quick Reference 2026

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By Jason Watson, CPA
Posted Saturday, March 21, 2026

Single 2026
From To Rate Marginal Tax Total Tax
0 12,400 10% 1,240 1,240
12,401 50,400 12% 4,560 5,800
50,401 105,700 22% 12,166 17,966
105,701 201,775 24% 23,058 41,024
201,776* 256,225 32% 17,424 58,448
256,226 640,600 35% 134,531 192,979
640,601 forever 37%
Married Filing Jointly 2026
From To Rate Marginal Tax Total Tax
0 24,800 10% 2,480 2,480
24,801 100,800 12% 9,120 11,600
100,801 211,400 22% 24,332 35,932
211,401 403,550 24% 46,116 82,048
403,551* 512,450 32% 34,848 116,896
512,451 768,700 35% 89,687 206,583
768,701 forever 37%

* Start of Section 199A qualified business income phaseout for small business owners.

Standard Deduction Single 16,100
Standard Deduction Married Filing Joint 32,200
Social Security Wage Limit 184,500
IRA Contribution Limit 7,500 + 1,100 catch-up
Roth Income Phaseout Single 153,000
Roth Income Phaseout Married Filing Joint 242,000
401k Employee 24,500 + 8,000 catch-up
401k Employer 48,000
Max 401k Total 72,500 + 8,000 catch-up

Jason Watson, CPA, is a partner and the CEO of WCG CPAs & Advisors, a boutique yet progressive tax, accounting and rental property consultation and real estate CPA firm with over 90 team members and 7 partners headquartered in Colorado serving real estate investors worldwide.

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For the 2026 tax season, we’re thrilled to introduce the Rental Expert Pod or REP for short. This is WCG’s dedicated team of real estate CPAs and rental property tax specialists focused on optimizing your tax position, ensuring compliance, and helping you build long-term wealth through smart real estate strategies. [Learn More]

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