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If my taxable income is a round number, how is tax calculated in the tax table?

I want to be sure I pay the right amount in tax.  How is tax calculated when my taxable income is a round number?  

For example, say my taxable income is $1,000.  The tax table says there are two options that could apply: the first tax calculation is for the $950 - $1,000 range and another tax calculation is for $1,000 - $1,050.  

If my taxable income is $1,000, does that mean both ranges apply, so theoretically I could take the slightly smaller tax calculation based on the $950 - $1,000 range?

This is confusing and I want to be sure and pay the right amount.  Thank you in advance for your help.  

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DanaB
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If my taxable income is a round number, how is tax calculated in the tax table?

When looking at the tax table please notice that above the first number it says "At least" and above the second number it says "But less than". In your example with the taxable income of $1,000, you would use the $1,000- $1,050 range.

Also please be aware if you have any Qualified Dividends or Capital Gains then you will need to use the  Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet to calculate your tax.

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DanaB
Expert Alumni

If my taxable income is a round number, how is tax calculated in the tax table?

When looking at the tax table please notice that above the first number it says "At least" and above the second number it says "But less than". In your example with the taxable income of $1,000, you would use the $1,000- $1,050 range.

Also please be aware if you have any Qualified Dividends or Capital Gains then you will need to use the  Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet to calculate your tax.

If my taxable income is a round number, how is tax calculated in the tax table?

Oh wow, I didn't even notice that, thank you so much!  And thank you for the reminder and link to the worksheet, I will use that!

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