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2018 Tax Brackets for Married Couples Filing Separately
(Schedule Y-2)

These tax tables are designed for married individuals filing their 2018 income tax return separately, and represent significant changes from Tax Year 2017.

Note: Due to recent legislation, these tax tables are conditional and for planning purposes only. Before filing a tax return, always check Form 1040 for current year tax tables.

These tables are effective January 1, 2018, and do not take into account any credits, such as the standard deduction, mortgage deductions, etc.

 

 


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If Taxpayer's Income Is... Then Estimated Taxes Are...

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$0
$9,525
$0
10%
$0
$9,525
$38,700
$952.50
12%
$9,525
$38,700
$82,500
$4,453.50
22%
$38,700
$82,500
$157,500
$14,089.50
24%
$82,500
$157,500
$200,000
$32,089.50
32%
$157,500
$200,000
$300,000
$45,689.50
35%
$200,000
$300,000
- - - - -
$80,689.50
37%
$300,000

 

 

Example #1

Daniel Davidson, a married taxpayer filing his own return, has 2018 TAXABLE INCOME of $75,000. Daniel's income falls between:

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$38,700
$82,500
$4,453.50
22%
$38,700

 

 

 

Daniel Davidson's Estimated Taxes

  = Base Tax + (Rate x Amount Over)
  = $4,453.50 + [.22 x ($75,000 - $38,700)]
  = $4,453.50 + (.22 x $36,300.00)
  = $4,453.50 + $7,986.00
  = $12,439.50

 

 


 

 

Example #2

Beth Bernard, a married woman who is filing her return independently of her husband, has TAXABLE INCOME of $415,000. Her income falls between:

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$300,000
- - - - -
$80,689.50
37%
$300,000

 

 

 

 

Beth Bernard's Estimated Taxes

  = Base Tax + (Rate x Amount Over)
  = $80,689.50 + [.37 x ($415,000 - $300,000)]
  = $80,689.50 + (.37 x $115,000)
  = $80,689.50 + $42,550.00
  = $123,239.50

 

 

These sample equations do not reflect standard deductions, mortgage deductions, or any other credits that may decrease your estimated taxable income. Use only for 2018 income taxes. The names mentioned in these samples are fictitious and not based on any individual. For illustrative and planning purposes only. For more information, or to review the official tax tables, please download Instructions for Form 1040.

 

 

 

 

 
 
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