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What is Tax Bracket?
Definición rápida
A range of income taxed at a specific rate. Higher income does not mean all of it is taxed at the higher rate.
Explicación completa
A tax bracket is a range of income taxed at a particular rate in a progressive tax system. The US has 7 federal brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%. Many people misunderstand: a higher bracket does NOT mean all your income is taxed at that rate. Only the income ABOVE the threshold is taxed at the higher rate. A single filer in 2026 earning $100,000 has: 10% on first $11,925, 12% on $11,925–$48,475, 22% on $48,475–$103,350 — paying ~$15,500 in federal tax (effective rate ~15.5%, not 22%). This is the "marginal vs effective rate" distinction. Understanding it prevents overpaying due to fear of crossing into a "higher bracket."
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Last reviewed: June 15, 2026 • Category: Nómina y prestaciones