Updated for 2026

2026 tax resource center

Official dates, forms, and references for the 2026 filing season and tax year 2026 planning.

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Tax year 2026 federal brackets

These amounts are for tax year 2026 planning and generally apply to returns filed in 2027.

10% Up to $12,400 single / $24,800 joint
12% Over $12,400 / $24,800
22% Over $50,400 / $100,800
32% Over $201,775 / $403,550
35% Over $256,225 / $512,450
37% Over $640,600 / $768,700

Source: IRS annual adjustments for tax year 2026. Income thresholds vary by filing status and should be verified before filing.

Key IRS calendar dates for 2026

Current 2026 filing-season dates to help avoid penalties and prepare documents on time.

February 2, 2026

W-2, 1099 & 1099-NEC

Furnish W-2s and certain 1099s to recipients; file Form 1099-NEC for prior-year nonemployee compensation.

April 15, 2026

Individuals & C-Corps

File Form 1040/1040-SR, calendar-year C-Corp Form 1120, applicable extensions, and first 2026 estimated tax payment.

Current IRS documents

Official links that point to current IRS revisions, including 2026 calendars and publications.

Form 1040

Current individual return and official instructions.

Schedule C

Profit or Loss From Business for sole proprietors.

Form 1120-S

S corporation return for the 2026 filing season.

Form 1099-NEC

Nonemployee compensation; current IRS revision.

Publication 509 (2026)

Official tax calendars for use in 2026.

Publication 1099 (2026)

General instructions for 2026 information returns.

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