2022 Federal (United States) Income Tax Brackets & Rates
The federal government taxes a single filer's taxable income at 7 rates for tax year 2022, from 10% on the first $10,275 to 37% above $539,900. Figures verified against primary sources on 2026-02-24.
Federal and national tax brackets, capital gains rates, and corporate tax rates for Federal (United States) in tax year 2022.
Federal Income Tax Brackets (2022)
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $10,275 | 10.00% |
| $10,275 | $41,775 | 12.00% |
| $41,775 | $89,075 | 22.00% |
| $89,075 | $170,050 | 24.00% |
| $170,050 | $215,950 | 32.00% |
| $215,950 | $539,900 | 35.00% |
| $539,900 | No limit | 37.00% |
Federal Capital Gains Tax Brackets (2022)
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $41,675 | 0.00% |
| $41,675 | $459,750 | 15.00% |
| $459,750 | No limit | 20.00% |
Additional Information
- Federal Corporate Tax Rate
- 21.00%
- Federal Standard Deduction (Single)
- $12,950
Common questions
- What is the top federal income tax rate for 2022?
- 37%, on a single filer's taxable income above $539,900.
- Are the 2022 federal income tax figures final?
- Yes. They match the final published schedule, verified 2026-02-24.
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Sources & Trust
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Federal (United States) — 2022
OfficialValues verified- Rate bracketsNot separately cited
- Standard deductionNot separately cited
- Capital gainsNot separately cited
- Corporate rateNot separately cited
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