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California taxes income in 10 brackets from 1.00% to 13.30% for 2026; for single filers the top rate starts above $1,000,000. The single-filer standard deduction is $5,540 and the personal exemption is $153 credit, per the Tax Foundation's compilation of state law as of January 1, 2026.
Data as of 2026-01-01. Source: Tax Foundation (state statutes, Jan 1 2026)
| Single rate | Single: income over | Married-joint rate | Married-joint: income over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00% | $0 | 1.00% | $0 |
| 2.00% | $11,079 | 2.00% | $22,158 |
| 4.00% | $26,264 | 4.00% | $52,528 |
| 6.00% | $41,452 | 6.00% | $82,904 |
| 8.00% | $57,542 | 8.00% | $115,084 |
| 9.30% | $72,724 | 9.30% | $145,448 |
| 10.30% | $371,479 | 10.30% | $742,958 |
| 11.30% | $445,771 | 11.30% | $891,542 |
| 12.30% | $742,953 | 12.30% | $1,000,000 |
| 13.30% | $1,000,000 | 13.30% | $1,485,906 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.