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IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40 · Tax Foundation 2025–2026 · SSA Wage Base $176,100

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Estimates only — not tax advice. IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40.

2026 Limits

SS Wage Cap$176,100SS Rate6.2%Medicare Rate1.45%401(k) Limit$23,500HSA Self/Family$4,300 / $8,550FSA Medical$3,300FSA Dep. Care$5,000Commuter (each)$325/mo
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2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets

IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40 · Projected with ~2.8% COLA from 2025 base

Single

Standard deduction: $14,600

10%$0 – $11,600
12%$11,601 – $47,150
22%$47,151 – $100,525
24%$100,526 – $191,950
32%$191,951 – $243,725
35%$243,726 – $609,350
37%$609,351+

Married Filing Jointly

Standard deduction: $29,200

10%$0 – $23,200
12%$23,201 – $94,300
22%$94,301 – $201,050
24%$201,051 – $383,900
32%$383,901 – $487,450
35%$487,451 – $731,200
37%$731,201+

Long-Term Capital Gains

Assets held > 1 year · IRC §1(h)

Single

0%$0 – $47,025
15%$47,026 – $518,900
20%$518,901+

Married

0%$0 – $94,050
15%$94,051 – $583,750
20%$583,751+

FICA Payroll Taxes

Employee portion only

Social Security
6.2%up to $176,100
Medicare
1.45%all income

IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40 · IRC §1(h) capital gains · SSA Wage Base 2026