Finding your federal tax rate
Follow these steps to calculate your federal income tax bracket: Select your federal tax filing status (most married couples benefit by filing jointly) Enter your total, gross income (TaxAct will automatically estimate the taxable portion of your income) Add any 401(k) and IRA pre-tax contributions (employer-sponsored retirement plan) Knowing your income tax rate can help you calculate your tax liability for unexpected income, retirement planning or investment income. This calculator helps you estimate your average tax rate for There are seven federal tax brackets for 2019: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. The bracket depends on taxable income and filing status. The first set of numbers shows the brackets and rates that apply to the current 2019 tax year and relate to the tax return you’ll file in 2020.