What is income tax? What to know as tax season starts.

Here's what you should know about income tax, what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which states don't have it.
The Motley Fool

If Your Income Is Above This Number, You'll Be Taxed at the Highest Rate in 2026

The U.S. has a progressive income tax system -- which means that the more money you earn, the higher your marginal tax rate. The good news is that the tax brackets are changing for 2026 tax year, so ...

The earned income tax credit: What it is, who qualifies, and why it matters at tax time

Millions of Americans may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2025. Single filers with no children can earn up to $19 ...
USA Today

What is income tax? How it works, different types and what states don't have it

New year, new tax filing. Filing taxes may not be the easiest task, especially with its time-consuming forms and applications. Whether you file with help from a professional or on your own, ...
CNBC

2025 federal tax brackets and income rates

How much you owe the IRS at tax time is determined by the tax brackets you're eligible for. For tax year 2025 (filing in 2026), there are seven brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. Each ...