Frequently asked questions

When does the United States 2026 tax year start and end?
The United States 2026 tax year runs from 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025. United States tax years follow the calendar year, so 2026 covers earnings received between 1 January and 31 December.
What does a $80,000 salary work out to in 2026?
A $80,000 gross salary in United States works out to $61,762 take-home using 2026 bands and allowances. That is an effective tax rate of 22.8%; the marginal rate at this gross is 39.0%.
How often do United States tax rates change?
US federal tax brackets are re-indexed annually for inflation. State income-tax brackets and rates vary by state and re-set on their own schedules.
What's modeled for United States in 2026?
Federal income tax (single filer, standard deduction), Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and one of five state income taxes (CA, NY, TX, FL, IL). Other states and itemized deductions are not modeled.
Where do the United States 2026 numbers come from?
Pinned to SmartAsset state paycheck calculators (CA, NY, TX, FL, IL) within $5/year across 11 fixtures. SmartAsset is the public US reference; IRS does not publish a gross-to-net calculator.