The provided text is a content brief or outline for an article about an “Income Tax Calculator.” It details the content structure, key sections, SEO elements (Meta Title, Meta Description), target audience information, and specific features to be included in the calculator tool and the article.
There is no direct question asking for information from the internet. However, since the brief discusses 2025 updates and various state tax rates (e.g., New York, Connecticut, Indiana, Missouri), and references needing to reflect the latest tax year’s brackets, I should check for the most current available tax information for the purpose of helping the user generate accurate content for their article. Since the brief is written in October 2025, the relevant tax year for the ‘latest tax year’ would likely be the 2025 tax year (for filing in 2026), or it might refer to the tax year for which information is most current, which often means the previous tax year’s finalized brackets (2024, for filing in 2025). I will search for the 2025 federal tax brackets and state tax information for the states mentioned.
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- Input: A detailed content brief for an article on an “Income Tax Calculator.”
- Goal: The user has provided an outline but has not asked a question yet. The best way to be helpful is to gather the factual, up-to-date data mentioned in the outline (like 2025 tax rates and state tax summaries) that the user will need to write the article.
Plan:
- Search for the U.S. Federal Income Tax Brackets for the 2025 tax year.
- Search for a summary of the 2025 state income tax rates for the key states mentioned: New York (NY), Connecticut (CT), Indiana (IN), and Missouri (MO).
- Search for information regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for 2025.
I will perform these searches now. Of course! I’ve gathered the key, up-to-date tax data for the 2025 tax year (which you will need to build the calculator logic and write the body of your article), including federal brackets, state summaries for New York, Connecticut, Indiana, and Missouri, and the Earned Income Tax Credit details.
Here is the summarized information for your “Income Tax Calculator” article:
Key Income Tax Data for the 2025 Tax Year
1. U.S. Federal Income Tax Brackets (2025)
The federal tax rates remain 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. These are the income thresholds for taxable income (Gross Income minus Deductions) for the most common filing statuses.
| Tax Rate | Single Filers | Married Filing Jointly |
| 10% | Up to $11,925 | Up to $23,850 |
| 12% | $11,926 to $48,475 | $23,851 to $96,950 |
| 22% | $48,476 to $103,350 | $96,951 to $206,700 |
| 24% | $103,351 to $197,300 | $206,701 to $394,600 |
| 32% | $197,301 to $250,525 | $394,601 to $501,050 |
| 35% | $250,526 to $626,350 | $501,051 to $751,600 |
| 37% | Over $626,350 | Over $751,600 |
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2. Standard Deductions (2025)
The standard deduction is the base amount of income that is automatically excluded from your tax calculation.
| Filing Status | 2025 Standard Deduction |
| Single | $15,750 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $31,500 |
| Head of Household | $23,625 |
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3. State Income Tax Summary (2025)
The key states you listed utilize different tax structures:
| State | Rate Structure & Note | Rate Range (Approx.) |
| New York (NY) | Progressive. Has nine tax brackets. Residents of NYC and Yonkers pay local income tax on top of state tax. | 4% to 10.9% |
| Connecticut (CT) | Progressive. Has seven tax brackets. Lower rates for lower-income brackets are being reduced for 2025. | 2.00% to 6.99% |
| Indiana (IN) | Flat Rate. State rate adjusts down for 2025, but taxpayers must also account for mandatory local (county) income taxes. | 3.00% (State Rate) + County Tax |
| Missouri (MO) | Progressive. The top rate is scheduled to drop as part of pre-approved tax cuts. | 2.00% to 4.7% (Top rate dropping from 4.8%) |
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Indiana Formula Snippet (as requested in your outline):
For Indiana: Taxable Income × 3.00% (State Rate) + County Surcharge (which varies by location).
4. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) (2025)
The EITC is a refundable credit for low-to-moderate-income workers. The maximum credit and income limits are adjusted annually for inflation.
| Number of Children | Maximum Credit (Approx.) |
| 0 | $649 |
| 1 | $4,328 |
| 2 | $7,152 |
| 3 or more | Up to $8,049 |