Federal tax information
Use the table below to determine your tax rate for 2010.
2010 Federal income tax rates
| Tax rate | Married filing jointly or qualified widow(er) | Single | Head of household | Married filing separately |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0-$16,750 | $0-$8,375 | $0-$11,950 | $0-$8,375 |
| 15% | $16,751-$68,000 | $8,376-$34,000 | $11,951-$45,550 | $8,376-$34,000 |
| 25% | $68,001-$137,300 | $34,001-$82,400 | $45,551-$117,650 | $34,001-$68,650 |
| 28% | $137,301-$209,250 | $82,401-$171,850 | $117,651-$190,550 | $68,651-$104,625 |
| 33% | $209,251-$373,650 | $171,851-$373,650 | $190,551-$373,650 | $104,626-$186,825 |
| 35% | $373,651 and over | $373,651 and over | $373,651 and over | $186,826 and over |
Use the withholding tables below to figure out how much you can expect to have withheld from your paycheck in 2010.
2010 Federal withholding rates
| Single rates* | |
|---|---|
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding |
| $0 - $6,050 | $0 |
| $6,051 - $10,425 | 10% of income over $6,050 |
| $10,426 - $36,050 | $437.50 + 15% of income over $10,425 |
| $36,051 - $67,700 | $4,281.25 + 25% of income over $36,050 |
| $67,701 - $84,450 | $12,193.75 + 27% of income over $67,700 |
| $84,451 - $87,700 | $16,716.25 + 30% of income over $84,450 |
| $87,701 - $173,900 | $17,691.25 + 28% of income over $87,700 |
| $173,901 - $375,700 | $41,827.25 + 33% of income over $173,900 |
| $375,701 and above | $108,421.25 + 35% of income over $375,700 |
| Married rates* | |
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding |
| $0 - $13,750 | $0 |
| $13,751 - $24,500 | 10% of income over $13,750 |
| $24,501 - $75,750 | $1,075 + 15% of income over $24,500 |
| $75,751 - $94,050 | $8,762.50 + 25% of income over $75,750 |
| $94,051 - $124,050 | $13,337.50 + 27% of income over $94,050 |
| $124,051 - $145,050 | $21,437.50 + 25% of income over $124,050 |
| $145,051 - $217,000 | $26,687.50 + 28% of income over $145,050 |
| $217,001 - $381,400 | $46,833.50 + 33% of income over $217,000 |
| $381,401 and above | $101,085.50 + 35% of income over $381,400 |
*Subject to change by the IRS
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