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The IRS has unveiled higher capital gains tax brackets for 2026.<\/p>\n

In its\u00a0announcement<\/a>\u00a0on Thursday, the agency boosted the\u00a0taxable income limits\u00a0for the long-term capital gains brackets, which apply to assets owned for more than one year. \u00a0<\/p>\n

It also increased figures for dozens of other provisions, including\u00a0federal income tax brackets, the\u00a0estate and gift tax exemption\u00a0and eligibility for the\u00a0earned income tax credit, among others.<\/p>\n

The IRS announcements come a day after the agency said it would furlough nearly half its workforce due to the ongoing government shutdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The capital gains\u00a0rate you pay\u00a0is based on which bracket you fall into based on taxable income.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You calculate taxable income by subtracting the greater of the standard or itemized deductions from your adjusted gross income. For 2026, the standard deduction will rise to\u00a0<\/strong>$16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.<\/p>\n

Starting in 2026, single filers will qualify for the 0% long-term capital gains rate with taxable income of $49,450\u00a0or less and married couples filing jointly are eligible with $98,900 or less.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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