Most people look up 2019 tax brackets to prepare a late return, amend an old return or check a historical figure. The 2019 return was due July 15, 2020 because of pandemic relief, and the IRS generally stops paying refunds for returns filed more than three years after the original due date.
2019 federal income tax brackets
Single
Std. deduction $12,200| 10% | $0 to $9,700 |
| 12% | $9,701 to $39,475 |
| 22% | $39,476 to $84,200 |
| 24% | $84,201 to $160,725 |
| 32% | $160,726 to $204,100 |
| 35% | $204,101 to $510,300 |
| 37% | $510,301 and above |
Married filing jointly
Std. deduction $24,400| 10% | $0 to $19,400 |
| 12% | $19,401 to $78,950 |
| 22% | $78,951 to $168,400 |
| 24% | $168,401 to $321,450 |
| 32% | $321,451 to $408,200 |
| 35% | $408,201 to $612,350 |
| 37% | $612,351 and above |
Married filing separately
Std. deduction $12,200| 10% | $0 to $9,700 |
| 12% | $9,701 to $39,475 |
| 22% | $39,476 to $84,200 |
| 24% | $84,201 to $160,725 |
| 32% | $160,726 to $204,100 |
| 35% | $204,101 to $306,175 |
| 37% | $306,176 and above |
Head of household
Std. deduction $18,350| 10% | $0 to $13,850 |
| 12% | $13,851 to $52,850 |
| 22% | $52,851 to $84,200 |
| 24% | $84,201 to $160,700 |
| 32% | $160,701 to $204,100 |
| 35% | $204,101 to $510,300 |
| 37% | $510,301 and above |
Source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2018-57. Taxable income thresholds.
2019 standard deduction
| Filing status | 2019 standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $12,200 |
| Married filing jointly | $24,400 |
| Married filing separately | $12,200 |
| Head of household | $18,350 |
The 2019 rates match the later brackets (10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%), but the thresholds and the standard deduction were much lower.