Federal tax information
Use the table below to determine your tax rate for 2009.
2009 Federal income tax rates
| Tax rate | Married filing jointly or qualified widow(er) | Single | Head of household | Married filing separately |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0-$16,700 | $0-$8,350 | $0-$11,950 | $0-$8,350 |
| 15% | $16,701-$67,900 | $8,351-$33,950 | $11,951-$45,500 | $8,351-$33,950 |
| 25% | $67,901-$137,050 | $33,951-$82,250 | $45,501-$117,450 | $33,951-$68,525 |
| 28% | $137,051-$208,850 | $82,251-$171,550 | $117,451-$190,200 | $68,526-$104,425 |
| 33% | $208,851-$372,950 | $171,551-$372,950 | $190,201-$372,950 | $104,426-$186,475 |
| 35% | $372,951 and over | $372,951 and over | $372,951 and over | $186,476 and over |
Use the withholding tables below to figure out how much you can expect to have withheld from your paycheck in 2009.
2009 Federal withholding rates
| Single rates* | |
|---|---|
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding |
| $0 - $2,650 | $0 |
| $2,651 - $10,400 | 10% of income $2,651 and above |
| $10,401 - $35,400 | $775 + 15% of income $10,401 and above |
| $35,401 - $84,300 | $4,525 + 25% of income $35,401 and above |
| $84,301 - $173,600 | $16,750 + 28% of income $84,301 and above |
| $173,601 - $375,000 | $41,754 + 33% of income $173,601 and above |
| $375,001 and above | $108,216 + 35% of income $375,001 and above |
| Married rates* | |
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding |
| $0 - $8,000 | $0 |
| $8,001 - $23,950 | 10% of income $8,001 and above |
| $23,951 - $75,650 | $1,595 + 15% of income $23,951 and above |
| $75,651 - $144,800 | $9,350 + 25% of income $75,651 and above |
| $144,801 - $216,600 | $26,637.50 + 28% of income $144,801 and above |
| $216,601 - $380,700 | $46,741.50 + 33% of income $216,601 and above |
| $380,701 and above | $100,894.50 + 35% of income $380,701 and above |
*Subject to change by the IRS
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