WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced this week that Americans will see modest increases in standard deductions and tax bracket thresholds for 2026, part of the agency's

The adjustments will apply to tax returns filed in 2027. Here's what to know.

Tax changes for 2026

Standard deduction

The standard deduction will rise to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly in tax year 2026, up from The Trump-led " " tax package passed earlier this year increased the 2025 standard deduction for taxes that will be filed in the upcoming tax season early next year.

Single filers and married individuals filing separately will see their standard deduction increase to $16,100, while heads of household can claim $24,150.

IRS tax brackets for 2026

37% for individual incomes over $640,60

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