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Tax Brackets

What tax bracket are you in? Most taxpayers see their income fall into several. And even when you find yourself in the top 39.6% bracket, that doesn't mean you're paying Uncle Sam nearly 40% of your income. Learn more here.

2015-2016 tax bracket rates

View the current tax brackets for single, married or head of household filings.

2015 tax bracket rates

Check out the individual income tax rates and earnings to which they apply for 2015.

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A FREE gross pay calculator and other net paycheck calculators to help consumers determine the actual take home amount.

State Taxes

Most states tax wage and salary income. Most also collect sales taxes. At more local levels, personal and real property are taxed. Learn about your state's tax levies at Bankrate's state tax rates page.

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Income

Whether you work at an employer's office or run your own business, you'll have to report your earnings. Find the various tax breaks you're entitled to, along with ways to contribute to a retirement plan to prepare for life after work.

Win a Super Bowl bet? Give Uncle Sam his share

Whether you are a recreational or professional gambler, you must report your winnings.

What to do if you don't get your W-2 from the boss

If your employer is slacking or out of business, you have options. Here's what to do.

7 milestones in life that trigger taxes

Those big events in your life have tax consequences -- some good, some bad.

Anticipating a tax refund? You can e-file today

The IRS wants taxpayers to file electronically, offering free services as an incentive.

Tax Breaks

Most taxpayers are able to take advantage of at least some of the myriad tax credits and tax deductions available in our tax system. What's the difference? Both can reduce your tax bill, but one is much better than the other. Find out which tax breaks you're entitled to claim - and don't shortchange yourself!

Tax effects on the unemployed: some help, some hurt

While unemployment benefits are taxable, jobless folks may enjoy some tax breaks.

Tips on claiming the adoption tax credit

Raising a kid is costly, but for adoptive parents, the IRS offers a big tax break.

6 ways the IRS helps you pay for education costs

These tax breaks can help reduce college costs, and one even helps younger students.

Make sure your children are a tax credit to you

At tax time, parenthood can be a rewarding experience when claiming the child tax credit.

Life

Find out tax-favored ways to make the most of work benefits, save for retirement and plan the estate you'll leave to your family.

Must I wait 5 years to withdraw Roth IRA earnings?

You do have to wait five years to get at the earnings, but you still have options.

See what the new 2017 IRS rules mean for your retirement savings

While the limits on contributions aren't changing, other tweaks may affect you.

Why a first-time homebuyer owes tax on tax payment

Beware of these costs if you take money out of your retirement plan to buy a home.

Mama missed her tax payments while hospitalized

The CPA likely tried to help your mom, who qualifies to appeal the tax underpayments.

Capital Gains

There are different ways to make money. Uncle Sam generally wants a cut of all types of earnings. Investment earnings, however, generally are taxed at lower rates. Uncle Sam, however, has a heart. When your investments go bad, you get a tax break. And then there's the biggest tax break of all – the capital gains exclusion pertaining to your home investment.

You can sell your home free of capital gains tax

Depending on your filing status, you can make a $500K profit on your home, tax-free.

Tax costs for poorly timed stock transactions

If you sold stock to take a capital loss for tax purposes, don't buy it back too soon.

Can divorcing woman duck tax on vacation-home sale?

Uncle Sam's big tax break pertains to the sale of a main home. Here's how it works.

Use $120K loss to offset gain from my home sale?

You could claim that huge loss if you meet certain criteria. Here are the rules.

Tax News

Stay on top of the latest developments in the tax world.

Tax Adviser

How do I get an IRA distribution from my bank?

Dear Tax Talk, I'm going nuts trying to find out how to get the necessary deduction made from an IRA. One bank does it automatically at the end of the year, but the other one doesn't -- I have two. There is more information than I could ever use all over the web about when to start, how to figure out how much to deduct, etc. Just nothing about how to go about getting it done (no forms or where to get them). How do I take my IRA distribution?

Tax Center

Ready to file your taxes? Find everything you need to know right here. Bankrate has neatly organized its tax content into categories – all beginning on this page – so that you can easily access the information that pertains to your particular tax situation.

Tax Adviser

Tax Brackets

State Taxes

Income

Tax Breaks

Life

Capital Gains

Tax News