Question 1

What are the US federal income tax brackets for 2025?

Accepted Answer

For 2025, US federal income tax brackets for single filers are: 10% on income up to $11,925, 12% from $11,926 to $48,475, 22% from $48,476 to $103,350, 24% from $103,351 to $197,300, 32% from $197,301 to $250,525, 35% from $250,526 to $626,350, and 37% on income above $626,350. Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double.

Question 2

What is the standard deduction for 2025?

Accepted Answer

The standard deduction for 2025 is $15,000 for single filers and married filing separately, $30,000 for married filing jointly and qualifying widowers, and $22,500 for head of household. Taxpayers 65 or older or blind get additional amounts: $1,950 extra for single/head of household, or $1,550 extra per person for married filers.

Question 3

How much is Social Security tax in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Social Security tax in 2025 is 6.2% of wages up to the wage base limit of $176,100. Both employees and employers pay 6.2% each, totaling 12.4%. Self-employed individuals pay the full 12.4% through self-employment tax. Income above $176,100 is not subject to Social Security tax.

Question 4

What is Medicare tax rate for 2025?

Accepted Answer

Medicare tax for 2025 is 1.45% for both employees and employers (2.9% total). There is no wage base limit for Medicare. Additionally, high earners pay an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages above $200,000 for single filers ($250,000 for married filing jointly), bringing their total to 2.35%.

Question 5

Which US states have no income tax?

Accepted Answer

Nine US states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire (dividends and interest only), South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Residents of these states only pay federal income tax and FICA taxes. Some states like Texas and Washington offset this with higher property or sales taxes.

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