Federal Income Tax Brackets (Tax Year 1988)
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| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00+ | 15% |
| $18,550.00+ | 28% |
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00+ | 15% |
| $15,475.00+ | 28% |
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00+ | 15% |
| $30,950.00+ | 28% |
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00+ | 15% |
| $24,850.00+ | 28% |
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Federal income tax brackets were last changed one year prior to 1988 for tax year 1987, and the tax rates were previously changed in 1986.
The latest available tax rates are for 2025, and the Federal income tax brackets have been changed since 1988.
1989 Federal Tax Deduction Amounts
Tax-Brackets.org also maintains an archive of important Federal income tax exemption amounts, including the Federal Standard Deduction, the Federal Personal Exemption, and the Federal Dependent Deduction. The values of these deductions for tax year 1988 are as follows:
| Standard Deduction (Single) | Standard Deduction (MFJ) | Personal Exemption | Dependant Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $1,950.00 | $1,950.00 |
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Tax Data Sources:
- The Federal tax brackets on this page sourced from the Federal Department of Revenue for 1989. Please contact us if any of our Federal tax data is incorrect or out of date.