Tax Year 2025
2025 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 – $17,000 | $1,700 |
| 12% | $17,000 – $64,850 | $5,742 |
| 22% | $64,850 – $103,350 | $8,470 |
| 24% | $103,350 – $197,300 | $22,548 |
| 32% | $197,300 – $250,500 | $17,024 |
| 35% | $250,500 – $626,350 | $131,548 |
| 37% | $626,350 and above | — |
“Tax on bracket” is the maximum federal tax owed within that bracket only.
Standard Deduction (2025)
For head of household filers in 2025, the standard deduction is $22,500. 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 $64,850 (the start of the 22% bracket), the first $17,000 is still taxed at 10%, the next portion at 12%, and only the amount above $64,850 at 22%.
To estimate your actual tax bill with deductions, credits, and state taxes, use the Kalkfin Tax Calculator.