How Does Federal Tax Table Work?

September 18th, 2010 | Posted in Debt Relief

The federal tax table defines the percentage amount that you are required to pay tax on money you earn during the year. The amount you earn will dictate medium in which you fit.

There are several ways to calculate how much tax you are liable to pay, but your first step should be to consider the federal tax table.

Following are the federal tax table for a single person:

* If you earn between $ 0 and $ 8350, your tax bracket is 10%

* If you earn between $ 8350 and $ 33,950, your tax bracket is 15%

* If you earn between $ 33,950 and $ 82,250, your tax bracket is 25%

* If you earn between $ 82,250 and $ 171,550, your tax bracket is 28%

* If you earn between $171,550 and $372,950 then your tax bracket is 33%

* If you earn between $ 372.950 and your tax bracket is 35%

The following Federal Tax Table is for a married couple filing jointly:

* If you earn between $0 and $16,700 then your tax bracket is 10%

* If you earn between $ 16,700 and $ 67,900, your tax bracket is 15%

* If you earn between $ 67,900 and $ 137,050, your tax bracket is 25%

* If you earn between $137,050 and $208,850 then your tax bracket is 28%

* If you earn between $208,850 and $372,950 then your tax bracket is 33%

* If you earn between $ 372.950 and your tax bracket is 35%

Before the time comes to file your income tax return for the IRS, you could potentially save some more money.

You may even be able to increase the amount of tax return you could receive by figuring out how much you’ve earned throughout the financial year and then working through how many possible tax deductions you’re eligible for.

When you calculated what your new taxable income is likely to be after taking into account your deductions, you will find that you may have reduced your income far enough to fall into a lower the federal tax table.

Another option you might consider if you are married and you usually file your taxes as married filing together, and then take the time to work out the difference in tax rates if you were to file your taxes instead of married filing separately.

The federal tax table shows a difference for income eligible before jumping into the next bracket.

Anne Durrel comes from California. She has, combined, over 3 years of experience in IRS. You may want to check out her other guide on irs refund tips and online tax software guide.