IRS Inflation Magic: Tax Brackets Inflate Like Balloons in 2026
The IRS just unveiled the 2026 tax brackets, Buttercup, and surprise! The standard deduction is climbing too, thanks to inflation AND Donald Trumpâs 'Big Beautiful Bill' â a name that sounds more like a luxury yacht. Married couples get a luxurious $700 boost to $32,200, while singles clutch $350 extra, totaling $16,100. Brace yourself for when you actually notice this in 2027 because the IRS insists on reminding you well after the fact. Tax brackets crawl up with tiny incrementsâlike going from $11,925 to $12,400 for 10%. Meanwhile, the top tier creeps past $640K for singles and $768K for couples, so unless youâre Jeff Bezos with a new boat, youâre still paying up.
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The IRS inflation adjustment arrived, bringing a dazzling $700 deduction upgrade for couples who jointly agree on financial misery and a whopping $350 for singles. Spoiler: youâll notice the difference when youâve forgotten about it in 2027.
2026 tax brackets bumped slightly higher, like a stubborn toddler refusing to nap. Youâll get that deduction bump then promptly forget it as your bills rage like they're inflating faster than these brackets.
IRS just slid the deduction up by $700 for couples and $350 for singles â finally enough to cover one fancy coffee and a muffin. Dream big, taxpayers, they said.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 10/10/2025 | Author: Bryan Metzger
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