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Common Tax Errors to Avoid
Six filing mistakes that are easy to make, even when someone else is preparing your return, and what to double check before you file.
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Tax rules change every year, and small mistakes are easy to make. This guide walks through six of the most common filing errors, so you know what's worth a second look before you submit your return.
- 01 Overlooked side income: hobby profits, bartering, canceled debt, and other income that never shows up on a W-2 or 1099
- 02 Unrealized tax breaks, like the Child and Dependent Care Credit and appreciated stock donations
- 03 Choosing the wrong filing status after a life change, marriage, divorce, or a spouse's passing
- 04 Incorrectly claimed dependents, especially common in blended families
- 05 Not keeping proof of purchase and the records the IRS actually expects to see
- 06 Not accounting for income changes that push you into a different tax bracket
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2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets
| Rate | Single Filers | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 to $12,400 | $0 to $24,800 |
| 12% | $12,401 to $50,400 | $24,801 to $100,800 |
| 22% | $50,401 to $105,700 | $100,801 to $211,400 |
| 24% | $105,701 to $201,775 | $211,401 to $403,550 |
| 32% | $201,776 to $256,225 | $403,551 to $512,450 |
| 35% | $256,226 to $640,600 | $512,451 to $768,700 |
| 37% | $640,601+ | $768,701+ |
Source: IRS.gov, 2026. The full guide inside covers how to find your bracket and what it actually means for your return.
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