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IRS releases 2026 tax brackets with smaller inflation adjustment

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Dec 23, 2025
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The IRS released federal income tax brackets for tax year 2026 in October without much fanfare.

The brackets reflect a modest inflation adjustment, smaller than the prior two years.

This matters because bracket indexing limits tax increases caused by inflation rather than real income growth.

For many taxpayers, the relief will be limited.

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