It is derived from the surname Brennan, which is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ã³ BraonÃ¡in. The popularity of (forms of) Brendan in Gaelic-speaking countries is thought to have influenced the use and popularity of the etymologically unrelated feminine name Brenda.
Federal Tax Brackets. Your tax bracket is the rate you pay on the last dollar you earn; but as a percentage of your income, your tax rate is generally less than that. First, here are the tax rates and the income ranges where they apply:
Federal income tax brackets were last changed one year ago for tax year 2016, and the tax rates were previously changed in 2012. Federal tax brackets are indexed for inflation, and are updated yearly to reflect changes in cost of living. The Federal Income Tax consists of seven marginal tax brackets, ranging from a low of 10% to a high of 39.6%.