Federal Income Tax Table

A federal income tax table is an important part of calculating taxes correctly. This table shows a person's income and how much they should get taxed for that income level. Different incomes are taxed at different levels, which is why people preparing their taxes need this information. The amount also varies depending on if the person is single, married filing jointly, married filed separately or .

The federal income tax table is a table provided by the Internal Revenue Service that states what the income tax liability is on an annual basis for a single person or married couple. Although tax table charts are broken down in most federal documentation by amounts owed in thousands of dollars, the United States government uses a very practical percentage system that varies based on whether the filing party is single, married filing jointly, married filing separately or head of household.The amounts below are income tax liabilities for taxpayers filing as single. These tax rates are identical for people filing as Head of Household.0 to $12,150, liability is 10% of income.$12,150 to $46,250, liability is 15% of income.$46,250 to $119,400, liability is 25% of income.$119,400 to $193,350, liability is 28% of income.$193,350 to $379,150, liability is 33% of income.$379,150 and above, liability is 35% of income.The amounts below are income tax liabilities for taxpayers filing jointly as a married couple.

0 to $17,000, liability is 10% of income.
$17,000 to $69,000, liability is 15% of income.
$69,000 to $139,350, liability is 25% of income.
$139,350 to $212,300, liability is 28% of income.
$212,300 to $379,150, liability is 33% of income.
$379,150 and above, liability is 35% of income.
The amounts below are income tax liabilities for taxpayers filing separately as a married couple. For married persons filing separately, the owed tax liability is exactly half of the amount for joint filing for each bracket.

0 to $8,500, liability is 10% of income.
$8,500 to $34,500, liability is 15% of income.
$34,500 to $69,675, liability is 25% of income.
$69,675 to $106,150, liability is 28% of income.
$106,150 to $189,575, liability is 33% of income.
$189,575 and above, liability is 35% of income.
These income tax liability percentages are current for the 2011 tax year and may change in future years.