Tax Year 2022
2022 Federal Tax Brackets
Head of Household filing status
Income Tax Brackets
These are marginal rates — each rate applies only to income within that range.
| Tax Rate | Income Range | Tax on Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $14,650 | $1,465 |
| 12% | $14,650 – $55,900 | $4,950 |
| 22% | $55,900 – $89,050 | $7,293 |
| 24% | $89,050 – $170,050 | $19,440 |
| 32% | $170,050 – $215,950 | $14,688 |
| 35% | $215,950 – $539,900 | $113,383 |
| 37% | $539,900 and above | — |
“Tax on bracket” is the maximum federal tax owed within that bracket only.
Standard Deduction (2022)
For head of household filers in 2022, the standard deduction is $19,400. This amount is subtracted from your gross income before applying the brackets above. Most filers take the standard deduction rather than itemizing.
How brackets work
US income tax is progressive — only the income within each bracket is taxed at that rate. If your taxable income is $55,900 (the start of the 22% bracket), the first $14,650 is still taxed at 10%, the next portion at 12%, and only the amount above $55,900 at 22%.
To estimate your actual tax bill with deductions, credits, and state taxes, use the Kalkfin Tax Calculator.