# New 2026 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions & More!

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Podcast: [Retirement Answers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904)
Published: 2026-01-01T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Can you believe it's 2026 already?? Ready or not here we go! In this episode, I'm sharing the updated tax brackets, standard deductions, capital gains brackets, IRMAA brackets, provisional income brackets, and more. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbers Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast. DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only. 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2026 02:10 Standard Deductions and Additional Deductions 04:42 Long-Term Capital Gains Brackets 06:37 Retirement Contribution Limits 08:09 Roth IRA and Traditional IRA Rules 13:07 Medicare Premiums and IRMAA Surcharges 16:20 Social Security Taxation 19:16 Final Thoughts

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