A range of incomes taxed at a certain rate. Knowing your tax bracket can help you plan your finances and deductions.
What to consider
Keep records to easily claim any credits you qualify for.
Understand that credits reduce your tax bill directly.
Review your tax situation annually to see if additional credits apply.
Real world scenarios
Finding himself on the edge of a higher tax bracket, Felipe times certain deductions to remain in a lower bracket.
Claire’s bonus pushes her into the next bracket, so she plans next year’s withholdings carefully. She still benefits from paying the lower rate on most of her income.
Navigating tax brackets helps Josie decide whether to contribute more pre-tax income to her 401(k) and reduce taxable wages.