The United States has a progressive tax system, meaning that as your income increases, the portion of income that falls within the higher bracket is taxed at higher rates. Essentially your income

Each year, the IRS adjusts federal income brackets and thresholds, and capital gains taxes are no exception. Whether you hold stock, real estate, or other capital assets, knowing the correct long-term and short-term rates—and how they might shift—is critical to planning your investments and understanding your tax bill.

(NewsNation) — The 2025 tax filing season has officially started so it’s important to understand how the government determines what you owe. Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sets new income thresholds for the various tax brackets to keep up ...