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IRS announces higher federal income tax brackets for 2027

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The Internal Revenue Service announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, higher federal income tax brackets and other inflation adjustments for tax year 2027, according to CNBC, MarketWatch and The Epoch Times. CNBC reports that the agency raised the income thresholds for each bracket and boosted the long-term capital gains brackets, the estate and gift tax exemption and the earned income tax credit limit. The top rate is 37 percent, applying above $661,375 for single filers and $793,650 for married couples filing jointly. The Epoch Times reports that the standard deduction for single filers rose by $500.

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  1. The IRS announced higher federal income tax brackets and inflation adjustments for 2027 on Thursday, Nov. 5.

    Reported byCenter1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Center
    CNBC
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times

  2. The top federal rate is 37 percent, applying above $661,375 for single filers and $793,650 for married couples filing jointly.

    Reported byCenter1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Center
    CNBC
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times

  3. The standard deduction and other provisions rose, including long-term capital gains brackets, the estate and gift tax exemption and earned income tax credit eligibility.

    Reported byCenter1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Center
    CNBC
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times

  4. The IRS said all income tax thresholds for 2027 are higher than for 2026.

    One outletThe Epoch Times· Far Right

  5. Coverage links the 2027 threshold increases to inflation adjustments.

    Reported byCenter1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Center
    MarketWatch
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times

How each side tells it

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Every side present reports that the IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets, capital gains thresholds and other inflation adjustments for 2027. Center outlets focus on what the changes mean for individual taxpayers and investors, while the right-side account stresses the standard deduction and the Working Families Tax Cuts.

  • the left

    No coverage yet

    No left-leaning outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

  • the center

    2 outlets

    Center headlines report the IRS announcement plainly, then turn to what it means for readers’ own taxes, such as capital gains rates, the standard deduction and SALT breaks.

    IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2027
    CNBCCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    1 outlet

    Epoch Times, the sample’s only right-side outlet, uses a plain IRS-focused headline, and its text stresses the $500 standard deduction rise and Working Families Tax Cuts credits.

    IRS Unveils 2027 Federal Income Tax Brackets
    The Epoch TimesFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    crucial information

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    crucial informationMore neutral: The IRS released this information.

    The adjective presents a routine tax release as especially important to readers before any detail is given.

    The IRS just released this crucial information.

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From the left

0 outlets

No left-leaning outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

From the center

2 outlets

Leads with

  • Effect on individual taxpayers
  • Capital gains brackets for investors
  • Standard deduction and SALT breaks

Leaves out

  • IRS statement that Working Families Tax Cuts credits and deductions will increase

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Standard deduction increase of $500
  • Working Families Tax Cuts benefits
  • IRS statement on the adjustments
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  • Left

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    From the outlets Mantle follows

  • Center

    First to report

    CNBC, Nov 5, 2:23 PM EST

  • Right

    16 hr later

    Its first report, Nov 6, 6:25 AM EST

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  1. CNBCCenterNov 5, 2:23 PM EST
  2. MarketWatchCenterNov 5, 3:22 PM EST
  3. The Epoch TimesFar RightNov 6, 6:25 AM EST

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