Small Business Taxes & Management--Copyright 2014-2018, A/N Group, Inc.
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Contents
Corporate Income Tax Rates--Including rates for personal service corporations, personal holding companies, and accumulated earnings tax.
Miscellaneous Business Data--Section 179 expense limits
2018--Tax Facts for Individuals
2017--Tax Facts for Individuals
2016--Tax Facts for Individuals
2015--Tax Facts for Individuals
2014--Tax Facts for Individuals
Beginning in 2018---21%
2005-2017--
Taxable income over Not over Tax rate
$ 0 $ 50,000 15%
50,000 75,000 25%
75,000 100,000 34%
100,000 335,000 39%
335,000 10,000,000 34%
10,000,000 15,000,000 35%
15,000,000 18,333,333 38%
18,333,333 .......... 35%
Phaseout--Begins at $2,500,000 for 2018.
Amount--$500,000 from 2010 to 2016; 2017--$510,000 (indexed for inflation beginning in 2016).
Phaseout--$2,000,000 for 2010 to 2015; $2,010,000 for 2016; $2,030,000 for 2017.
Note. An increased Sec. 179 deduction is available to enterprise zone businesses and renewal community business in certain situations. In addition, an increased Sec. 179 deduction is available for certain Sec. 179 Disaster Assistance property. Check the rules in place at the time the property is placed in service. Finally, the maximum deduction for heavy sport utility vehicles and certain other vehicles is restricted to $25,000.
Note. Expensing of qualified real property limited to $250,000; cap to be removed beginning in 2016.
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,525 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,525 38,700 952.50 12 9,525
38,700 82,500 4,453.50 22 38,700
82,500 157,500 14,089.50 24 82,500
157,500 200,000 32,089.50 32 157,500
200,000 500,000 45,689.50 35 200,000
500,000 ....... 150,689.50 37 500,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 19,050 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
19,050 77,400 1,905.00 12 19,050
77,400 165,000 8,907.00 22 77,400
165,000 315,000 28,179.00 24 165,000
315,000 400,000 64,179.00 32 315,000
400,000 600,000 91,379.00 35 400,000
600,000 ....... 161,379.00 37 600,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 13,600 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
13,600 51,800 1,360.00 12 13,600
51,800 82,500 5,944.00 22 51,800
82,500 157,500 12,698.00 24 82,500
157,500 200,000 30,698.00 32 157,500
200,000 500,000 44,298.00 35 200,000
500,000 ....... 149,298.00 37 500,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,525 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,525 38,700 952.50 12 9,525
38,700 82,500 4,453.50 22 38,700
82,500 157,500 14,089.50 24 82,500
157,500 200,000 32,089.50 32 157.500
200,000 300,000 45,689.50 35 200,000
300,000 ....... 80,689.50 37 300,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 2,550 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
2,550 9,150 255.00 24 2,550
9,150 12,500 1,839.00 35 9,150
12,500 ....... 3,011.50 37 12,500
Filing Status Standard Deduction Married filing joint and surviving spouses $24,000 Heads of Household 18,000 Single individuals 12,000 Married, filing separate 12,000Dependent's Standard Deduction--No more than the greater of $1,050 or $350 plus the individual's earned income.
Additional standard deduction for aged or blind--$1,300 each ($1,600 if individual is unmarried and not surviving spouse)
The phaseout has been eliminated for 2018.
The personal exemption no longer exists.
$2,000 per qualifying child (up to $1,400 refundable); $500 for qualifying relatives (none refundable).
Phaseout--Begins at $400,000 modified AGI for married, joint; $200,000 for all others. Fully phased out at $440,000 and $240,000.
Lesser of 3.8% of net investment income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, and gains not generated in active trade or business or modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing joint; $125,000 for married filing separate).
Additional tax of 0.9% on wages and self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married joint; $125,000 married separate).
Number of Qualifying Children
Item One Two or More Three or More None
Earned Income Amount $10,180 $14,290 $14,290 $ 6,780
Maximum Amount of Credit 3,461 5,716 6,431 519
Threshold Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 18,660 18,660 18,660 8,490
Completed Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 40,320 45,802 49,194 15,270
Threshold Phaseout (married, joint) 24,350 24,350 24,350 14,170
Completed Phaseout (married, joint) 46,010 51,492 54,884 21,950
Excessive Investment Income for Earned Income Tax Credit--$3,500
First $191,100 ($95,550 married, separate) of AMTI 26% Over $191,100 ($95,550 married, separate) of AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income) 28% Exemptions: Joint Filers $109, 400 Married, separate $54,700 Single (and head of household) $70,300 Estates & Trusts $24,600 Child subject to Kiddie Tax $7,600 (plus child's earned income)
Exemption Phaseout: 25% of amount AMTI exceeds: $1,000,000 for married, joint and surviving spouses $500,000 single (and head of household) $500,000 married, filing separate
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout--married, joint, $119,300--$149,300; all other filing status, $79,550--$94,550
Maximum credit for child with special needs--$13,810
Maximum credit, other adoptions--$13,810
Other adoptions, gross income exclusion, qualified expenses up to $13,810
Phaseout range, modified adjusted gross income--$207,140 to $247,140
IRA (traditional and Roth) maximum contribution--$5,500; age 50 and older catch-up--$1,000
IRA (traditional) AGI deduction phaseout start for those covered by pension plan--$101,000 ($121,000, phaseout end)(MFJ, qualifying widow); $63,000 ($73,000) all others except MFS ($0-$10,000).
IRA (traditional) AGI deduction phaseout start where only spouse covered by plan starts at $189,000 ($199,000 phaseout end)(MFS $0-$10,000).
Roth IRA phaseout start $189,000 ($199,000 end) (MFJ, qualifying widow); $120,000 ($135,000 end) all others except MFS ($0-$10,000).
SIMPLE plan, maximum elective deferral (Sec. 408(k)(2)(C)--$12,500; age 50 catch-up--$3,000.
SEP--Maximum contribution percentage--25%; maximum dollar contribution $55,000; compensation covered $600.
Defined contribution plan limits (Sec. 415(c)(1)(A)--$55,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 401(k); 403(b); most 457 plans; TSP)--$18,500; age 50 catch-up--$6,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 402(g)(1)--$18,500.
Deferrals under state/local/tax exempt plan (Sec. 457(e)(15)--$18,500.
Compensation limit under Secs. 401(a)(17), 404(l), 408(k)(3)(C), 408(k)(6)(D(ii) is $275,000.
Separated from service before January 1, 2018 limitation under Sec. 415(b)(1)(B) as adjusted through 2017 is 1.0197
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(i) is $110,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(iii) is $220,000.
Key employee, top heavy plan (Sec. 416(i)(1)(A)(i))--$175,000
Highly compensated employee (Sec. 414(q)(1)(B))--$120,000
Defined benefit plan maximum annual benefit (Sec. 415(b)(1)(A))--$220,000
Dollar limit on premiums paid with respect to qualifying longevity annuity contract Sec. 1.401(a)(9)-6, A-17(b)(2)(i) $130,000
Retirement savings credit AGI limitation phaseout--no credit is allowed for MFJ if AGI is $63,000 or more; for head of household maximum AGI is $47,250; all other taxpayers $31,500.
Maximum annual HSA contributions deductible--$3,450 for individual; $6,900 for family coverage
Catch-up contributions for individuals 55 or older (but less than 65) is $1,000.
Contribution limit prorated for partial year (1/12 per month).
Deductible Amounts that define High Deductible Plan:
Annual Deductible Deductibles, Co-Payments and other Amounts
Not Less Than but not Premiums Not to Exceed
Self Only $1,350 $ 6,650
Family Coverage 2,700 13,300
Taxable Thresholds--Social security payments includable in income if modified AGI exceeds base amounts.
50% inclusion threshold:
$32,000 no more than $44,000--married filing joint
more than $44,000--married filing joint
Quarter of coverage--$1,320
Retirement Savings Test--$17,040 (under full retirement age); $45,360(year of full retirement age)
For a fact sheet on the COLA go to www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2018.pdf
Modified AGI
includes certain excluded income (e.g., tax exempt interest) and 1/2 of social security payments.$25,000 no more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
85% inclusion threshold:more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
OASDI Wage Base--$128,700
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,325 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,325 37,950 932.50 15 9,325
37,950 91,900 5,226.25 25 37,950
91,900 191,650 18,713.75 28 91,900
191,650 416,700 46,643.75 33 191,650
416,700 418,400 120,910.25 35 416,700
418,400 ....... 121,505.25 39.6 418,400
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 18,650 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
18,650 75,900 1,865.00 15 18,650
75,900 153,100 10,452.50 25 75,900
153,100 233,350 29,752.50 28 153,100
233,350 416,700 52,222.50 33 233,350
416,700 470,700 112,728.00 35 416,700
470,700 ....... 131,628.00 39.6 470,700
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,325 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,325 37,950 932.50 15 9,325
37,950 76,550 5,226.25 25 37,950
76,550 116,675 14,876.25 28 76,550
116,675 208,350 26,111.25 33 116,675
208,350 235,350 56,364.00 35 208,350
235,350 ....... 65,814.00 39.6 235,350
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 13,350 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
13,350 50,800 1,335.00 15 13,350
50,800 131,200 6,952.50 25 50,800
131,200 212,500 27,052.50 28 131,200
212,500 416,700 49,816.50 33 212,500
416,700 444,550 117,202.50 35 416,700
444,550 ....... 126,950.00 39.6 444,550
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $2,550 0.00 15 $ 0
2,550 6,000 $ 382.50 25 2,550
6,000 9,150 1,245.00 28 6,000
9,150 12,500 2,127.00 33 9,150
12,500 ..... 3,232.50 39.6 12,500
For taxpayers in the 10% or 15% bracket--0%
For taxpayers in 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% brackets--15%
For taxpayers in 39.6% bracket--20%
Tax on unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain--25%
Capital gain rate on collectibles--28%
Lesser of 3.8% of net investment income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, and gains not generated in active trade or business or modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing joint; $125,000 for married filing separate).
Additional tax of 0.9% on wages and self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married joint; $125,000 married separate).
Filing Status Standard Deduction Married filing joint and surviving spouses $12,700 Heads of Household 9,350 Single individuals 6,350 Married, filing separate 6,350Dependent's Standard Deduction--No more than the greater of $1,050 or $350 plus the individual's earned income.
Additional standard deduction for aged or blind--$1,250 each ($1,550 if individual is unmarried and not surviving spouse)
Start of Phaseout--
Married, filing joint $313,800 Head of Household $287,650 Single $261,500 Married, filing separate $156,900Phaseout is lesser of 3% of amount that exceeds threshold or 80% of itemized deductions.
Amount--$4,050
Phaseout--
Filing Status Beginning Completed Married, filing joint and surviving spouses $313,800 $436,300 Heads of Household $287,650 $410,150 Unmarried Individuals $261,500 $384,000 Married, filing separate $156,900 $218,150
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout--married, joint, $117,250--$147,250; all other filing status, $78,150--$93,150
100% of first $2,000 of education expenses; 25% of expenses between $2,000 and $4,000 (maximum credit $2,500)
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $160,000 joint return; $80,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $180,000 ($90,000).
20% of first $10,000 of qualified education expenses.
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $112,000 joint return; $56,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $162,000 joint returns; $66,000 all others.
Number of Qualifying Children
Item One Two or More Three or More None
Earned Income Amount $10,000 $14,040 $14,040 $ 6,670
Maximum Amount of Credit 3,400 5,616 6,318 510
Threshold Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 18,340 18,340 18,340 8,340
Completed Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 39,617 45,007 48,340 15,010
Threshold Phaseout (married, joint) 23,930 23,930 23,930 13,930
Completed Phaseout (married, joint) 45,207 50,597 53,930 20,600
Excessive Investment Income for Earned Income Tax Credit--$3,450
First $187,800 ($93,900 married, separate) of AMTI 26% Over $87,800 ($93,900 married, separate) of AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income) 28% Exemptions: Joint Filers $84,500 Married, separate $42,250 Single (and head of household) $54,300 Estates & Trusts $24,100 Child subject to Kiddie Tax $7,500 (plus child's earned income)
Exemption Phaseout: 25% of amount AMTI exceeds: $160,900 for married, joint and surviving spouses $120,700 single (and head of household) $80,450 married, filing separate
Unified Credit Against Estate Tax--$5,490,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts--$14,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts to Spouse not a Citizen--$149,000
Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons--$15,797
Interest on Certain Portion of Estate Tax Payable in Installments (Sec. 6166; 2% portion)--$1,490,000
Valuation of Qualified Real Property (special use) in Decendent's Gross Estate (Sec. 2032A)--$1,120,000
IRA (traditional and Roth) maximum contribution--$5,500; age 50 and older catch-up--$1,000
IRA (traditional) AGI deduction phaseout start for those covered by pension plan--$99,000 ($119,000, phaseout end)(MFJ, qualifying widow); $62,000 ($72,000) all others except MFS ($0-$10,000).
IRA (traditional) AGI deduction phaseout start where only spouse covered by plan starts at $186,000 ($196,000 phaseout end)(MFS $0-$10,000).
Roth IRA phaseout start $186,000 ($196,000 end) (MFJ, qualifying widow); $118,000 ($133,000 end) all others except MFS ($0-$10,000).
SIMPLE plan, maximum elective deferral (Sec. 408(k)(2)(C)--$12,500; age 50 catch-up--$2,500.
SEP--Maximum contribution percentage--25%; maximum dollar contribution $54,000; compensation covered $600.
Defined contribution plan limits (Sec. 415(c)(1)(A)--$54,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 401(k); 403(b); most 457 plans; TSP)--$18,000; age 50 catch-up--$6,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 402(g)(1)--$18,000.
Deferrals under state/local/tax exempt plan (Sec. 457(e)(15)--$18,000.
Compensation limit under Secs. 401(a)(17), 404(l), 408(k)(3)(C), 408(k)(6)(D(ii) is $270,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(i) is $105,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(iii) is $215,000.
Key employee, top heavy plan (Sec. 416(i)(1)(A)(i))--$175,000
Highly compensated employee (Sec. 414(q)(1)(B))--$120,000
Defined benefit plan maximum annual benefit (Sec. 415(b)(1)(A))--$210,000
Catch-up contributions to SIMPLE 401(k) plans (Sec. 401(k)(11))--$3,000
Retirement savings credit AGI limitation phaseout--no credit is allowed for MFJ if AGI is $62,000 or more; for head of household maximum AGI is $46,500; all other taxpayers $31,000.
Child Tax Credit--$1,000; phaseout MAGI $110,000 joint, $75,000 single, $55,000 MFS; refundable $3,000 Sec. 24(d)(1)(B)(i)
Cafeteria Plans (maximum salary reduction)--$2,600
Employer Health Insurance Credit (Sec. 45R)--Average annual wage phaseout--$26,200
Unearned Income of Minor Child (Kiddie Tax)--$1,050 ($10,500 for parental election)
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion--$102,100
Minor Child subject to Kiddie Tax--up to age 18 or full-time student over 18 with earned income no more than 1/2 support under age 24.
Periodic Payments Received under Long-Term Qualified Care Insurance Contracts or Certain Life Insurance Contracts Per Diem Limitation--$340
Loan limit on Agricultural Bonds for First-Time Farmers--$524,200
Home Office Safe Harbor--$5.00 per square foot; maximum 300 sq.ft. or $1,500
Persons Against Which a Federal Tax Lien is Not Valid--
Purchasers in a casual sale for less than $1,540 or a mechanic's lienor that repair or improved certain residential property if the contract price is not more than $7,690.
Property Exempt from Levy--Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(2) cannot exceed $9,200. Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(3) (books and tools for trade or business) cannot exceed $4,600.
Low-cost article/insubstantial benefits for fully deductible charitable contributions--$10.70; $53.50; $107.
Maximum credit for child with special needs--$13,570
Maximum credit, other adoptions--$13,570
Other adoptions, gross income exclusion, qualified expenses up to $13,570
Phaseout range, modified adjusted gross income--$203,540 to $243,540
Household income Limitation amount unmarried Limitation for all (% of poverty line) (other than surviving spouses or HOH) other taxpayers Less than 200% $300 $600 200% less than 300% $750 $1,500 300% less than 400% $1,275 $2,550
Attained Age Before the Close of the Tax Year Limitation on Premiums
40 or less $ 410
More than 40 but not more than 50 770
More than 50 but not more than 60 1,530
More than 60 but not more than 70 4,090
More than 70 5,110
Maximum annual HSA contributions deductible--$3,400 for individual; $6,750 for family coverage
Catch-up contributions for individuals 55 or older (but less than 65) is $1,000.
Contribution limit prorated for partial year (1/12 per month).
Deductible Amounts that define High Deductible Plan:
Annual Deductible Deductibles, Co-Payments and other Amounts
Not Less Than but not Premiums Not to Exceed
Self Only $1,300 $ 6,550
Family Coverage 2,600 13,100
Taxable Thresholds--Social security payments includable in income if modified AGI exceeds base amounts.
50% inclusion threshold:
$32,000 no more than $44,000--married filing joint
more than $44,000--married filing joint
Household (domestic) employee cash wages threshold--$2,000
Quarter of coverage--$1,300
Retirement Savings Test--$16,920 (under full retirement age); $44,880 (year of full retirement age)
For a fact sheet on the COLA go to www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2017.pdf
Modified AGI
includes certain excluded income (e.g., tax exempt interest) and 1/2 of social security payments.$25,000 no more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
85% inclusion threshold:more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
OASDI Wage Base--$127,200
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,275 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,275 37,650 927.50 15 9,275
37,650 91,150 5,183.75 25 37,650
91,150 190,150 18,558.75 28 91,150
190,150 413,350 46,278.75 33 190,150
413,350 415,050 119,934.75 35 413,350
415,050 ....... 120,529.75 39.6 415,050
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 18,550 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
18,550 75,300 1,855.00 15 18,550
75,300 151,900 10,367.50 25 75,300
151,900 231,450 29,517.50 28 151,900
231,450 413,350 51,791.50 33 231,450
413,350 466,950 111,818.50 35 413,350
466,950 ....... 130,578.50 39.6 466,950
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,275 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,275 37,650 927.50 15 9,275
37,650 75,950 5,183.75 25 37,650
75,950 115,725 14,758.75 28 75,950
115,725 206,675 25,895.75 33 115,725
206,675 233,475 55,909.25 35 206,675
233,475 ....... 65,289.25 39.6 233,475
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 13,250 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
13,250 50,400 1,325.00 15 13,250
50,400 130,150 6,897.50 25 50,400
130,150 210,800 26,835.00 28 130,150
210,800 413,350 49,417.00 33 210,800
413,350 441,000 116,258.50 35 413,350
441,000 ....... 125,936.00 39.6 441,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $2,550 0.00 15 $ 0
2,550 5,950 $ 382.50 25 2,550
5,950 9,050 1,232.50 28 5,950
9,050 12,400 2,100.50 33 9,050
12,400 ..... 3,206.00 39.6 12,400
For taxpayers in the 10% or 15% bracket--0%
For taxpayers in 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% brackets--15%
For taxpayers in 39.6% bracket--20%
Tax on unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain--25%
Capital gain rate on collectibles--28%
Lesser of 3.8% of net investment income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, and gains not generated in active trade or business or modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing joint; $125,000 for married filing separate).
Additional tax of 0.9% on wages and self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married joint; $125,000 married separate).
Filing Status Standard Deduction Married filing joint and surviving spouses $12,600 Heads of Household 9,300 Single individuals 6,300 Married, filing separate 6,300Dependent's Standard Deduction--No more than the greater of $1,050 or $350 plus the individual's earned income.
Additional standard deduction for aged or blind--$1,250 each ($1,550 if individual is unmarried and not surviving spouse)
Start of Phaseout--
Married, filing joint $311,300 Head of Household $285,350 Single $259,400 Married, filing separate $155,650Phaseout is lesser of 3% of amount that exceeds threshold or 80% of itemized deductions.
Amount--$4,050
Phaseout--
Filing Status Beginning Completed Married, filing joint and surviving spouses $311,300 $433,800 Heads of Household $285,350 $407,850 Unmarried Individuals $259,400 $381,900 Married, filing separate $155,650 $216,900
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout--married, joint, $116,300--$146,300; all other filing status, $77,550--$92,550
100% of first $2,000 of education expenses; 25% of expenses between $2,000 and $4,000 (maximum credit $2,500)
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $160,000 joint return; $80,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $180,000 ($90,000).
20% of first $10,000 of qualified education expenses.
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $112,000 joint return; $56,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $162,000 joint returns; $66,000 all others.
Maximum interest deduction--$2,500
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout range--Married, joint, $130,000--$160,000; all other filing status, $65,000--$80,000
Commuter highway vehicle and transit pass--$130
Qualified parking--$255
Number of Qualifying Children
Item One Two or More Three or More None
Earned Income Amount $ 9,920 $13,930 $13,930 $ 6,610
Maximum Amount of Credit 3,373 5,572 6,269 506
Threshold Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 18,190 18,190 18,190 8,270
Completed Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 39,296 44,648 47,955 14,880
Threshold Phaseout (married, joint) 23,740 23,740 23,740 13,820
Completed Phaseout (married, joint) 44,846 50,198 53,505 20,430
Excessive Investment Income for Earned Income Tax Credit--$3,400
First $186,300 ($93,150 married, separate) of AMTI 26% Over $186,300 ($93,150 married, separate) of AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income) 28% Exemptions: Joint Filers $83,800 Married, separate $41,900 Single (and head of household) $53,900 Estates & Trusts $23,900 Child subject to Kiddie Tax $7,400 (plus child's earned income)
Exemption Phaseout: 25% of amount AMTI exceeds: $159,700 for married, joint and surviving spouses $119,700 single (and head of household) $79,850 married, filing separate
Unified Credit Against Estate Tax--$5,450,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts--$14,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts to Spouse not a Citizen--$148,000
Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons--$15,671
Interest on Certain Portion of Estate Tax Payable in Installments (Sec. 6166; 2% portion)--$1,480,000
Valuation of Qualified Real Property (special use) in Decendent's Gross Estate (Sec. 2032A)--$1,110,000
IRA (traditional and Roth) maximum contribution--$5,500; age 50 and older catch-up--$1,000
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start for those covered by pension plan--$98,000 ($118,000, phaseout end)(MFJ, qualifying widow); $61,000 ($71,000) all others except MFS ($0-$10,000).
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start where only spouse covered by plan starts at $184,000 ($194,000 phaseout end).
Roth IRA phaseout start $184,000 ($194,000 end) (MFJ, qualifying widow); $117,000 ($132,000 end) all others except MFS.
SIMPLE plan, maximum elective deferral (Sec. 408(k)(2)(C)--$12,500; age 50 catch-up--$2,500.
SEP--Maximum contribution percentage--25%; maximum dollar contribution $53,000; compensation covered $600.
Defined contribution plan limits (Sec. 415(c)(1)(A)--$53,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 401(k); 403(b); most 457 plans; TSP)--$18,000; age 50 catch-up--$6,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 402(g)(1)--$18,000.
Deferrals under state/local/tax exempt plan (Sec. 457(e)(15)--$18,000.
Compensation limit under Secs. 401(a)(17), 404(l), 408(k)(3)(C), 408(k)(6)(D(ii) is $265,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(i) is $105,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(iii) is $215,000.
Key employee, top heavy plan (Sec. 416(i)(1)(A)(i))--$170,000
Highly compensated employee (Sec. 414(q)(1)(B))--$120,000
Defined benefit plan maximum annual benefit (Sec. 415(b)(1)(A))--$210,000
Catch-up contributions to SIMPLE 401(k) plans (Sec. 401(k)(11))--$3,000
Child Tax Credit--$1,000; phaseout MAGI $110,000 joint, $75,000 single, $55,000 MFS; refundable $3,000 Sec. 24(d)(1)(B)(i)
Cafeteria Plans (maximum salary reduction)--$2,550
Employer Health Insurance Credit (Sec. 45R)--Average annual wage phaseout--$25,900
Unearned Income of Minor Child (Kiddie Tax)--$1,050 ($10,500 for parental election)
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion--$101,300
Minor Child subject to Kiddie Tax--up to age 18 or full-time student over 18 with earned income no more than 1/2 support under age 24.
Periodic Payments Received under Long-Term Qualified Care Insurance Contracts or Certain Life Insurance Contracts Per Diem Limitation--$340
Loan limit on Agricultural Bonds for First-Time Farmers--$520,000
Home Office Safe Harbor--$5.00 per square foot; maximum 300 sq.ft. or $1,500
Persons Against Which a Federal Tax Lien is Not Valid--
Purchasers in a casual sale for less than $1,530 or a mechanic's lienor that repair or improved certain residential property if the contract price is not more than $7,630.
Property Exempt from Levy--Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(2) cannot exceed $9,120. Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(3) (books and tools for trade or business) cannot exceed $4,560.
Low-cost article for fully deductible charitable contributions--$10.60; $53; $106.
Maximum credit for child with special needs--$13,460
Maximum credit, other adoptions--$13,460
Other adoptions, gross income exclusion, qualified expenses up to $13,460
Phaseout range, modified adjusted gross income--$201,920 to $241,920
Household income Limitation amount unmarried Limitation for all (% of poverty line) (other than surviving spouses or HOH) other taxpayers Less than 200% $300 $600 200% less than 300% $750 $1,500 300% less than 400% $1,250 $2,500
Attained Age Before the Close of the Tax Year Limitation on Premiums
40 or less $ 390
More than 40 but not more than 50 730
More than 50 but not more than 60 1,460
More than 60 but not more than 70 3,900
More than 70 4,870
Maximum annual HSA contributions deductible--$3,350 for individual; $6,750 for family coverage
Catch-up contributions for individuals 55 or older (but less than 65) is $1,000.
Contribution limit prorated for partial year (1/12 per month).
Deductible Amounts that define High Deductible Plan:
Annual Deductible Deductibles, Co-Payments and other Amounts
Not Less Than but not Premiums Not to Exceed
Self Only $1,300 $ 6,550
Family Coverage 2,600 13,100
Taxable Thresholds--Social security payments includable in income if modified AGI exceeds base amounts.
50% inclusion threshold:
$32,000 no more than $44,000--married filing joint
more than $44,000--married filing joint
Household (domestic) employee cash wages threshold--$2,000
Quarter of coverage--$1,260
Retirement Savings Test--$15,720 (under full retirement age); $41,880 (year of full retirement age)
For a fact sheet on the COLA go to www.socialsecurity.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2016.html
Modified AGI
includes certain excluded income (e.g., tax exempt interest) and 1/2 of social security payments.$25,000 no more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
85% inclusion threshold:more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
OASDI Wage Base--$118,500
Location Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack 48 Contiguous States $1.32 $2.48 $2.48 $0.74 Alaska 2.11 4.02 4.02 1.20 Hawaii 1.54 2.90 2.90 0.86
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,225 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,225 37,450 922.50 15 9,225
37,450 90,750 5,156.25 25 37,450
90,750 189,300 18,481.25 28 90,750
189,300 411,500 46,075.25 33 189,300
411,500 413,200 119,401.25 35 411,500
413,200 ....... 119,996.25 39.6 413,200
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 18,450 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
18,450 74,900 1,845.00 15 18,450
74,900 151,200 10,312.50 25 74,900
151,200 230,450 29,387.50 28 151,200
230,450 411,500 51,577.50 33 230,450
411,500 464,850 111,324.00 35 411,500
464,850 ....... 129,996.50 39.6 464,850
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,225 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,225 37,450 922.50 15 9,225
37,450 75,600 5,156.25 25 37,450
75,600 115,225 14,693.75 28 75,600
115,225 205,750 25,788.75 33 115,225
205,750 232,425 55,662.00 35 205,750
232,425 ....... 64,989.25 39.6 232,425
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 13,150 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
13,150 50,200 1,315.00 15 13,150
50,200 129,600 6,872.50 25 50,200
129,600 209,850 26,722.50 28 129,600
209,850 411,500 49,192.50 33 209,850
411,500 439,000 115,737.00 35 411,500
439,000 ....... 125,362.00 39.6 439,000
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $2,500 0.00 15 $ 0
2,500 5,900 $ 375.00 25 2,500
5,900 9,050 1,225.00 28 5,900
9,050 12,300 2,107.00 33 9,050
12,300 ..... 3,179.50 39.6 12,300
For taxpayers in the 10% or 15% bracket--0%
For taxpayers in 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% brackets--15%
For taxpayers in 39.6% bracket--20%
Tax on unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain--25%
Capital gain rate on collectibles--28%
Lesser of 3.8% of net investment income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, and gains not generated in active trade or business or modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing joint; $125,000 for married filing separate).
Additional tax of 0.9% on wages and self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married joint; $125,000 married separate).
Filing Status Standard Deduction Married filing joint and surviving spouses $12,600 Heads of Household 9,250 Single individuals 6,300 Married, filing separate 6,300Dependent's Standard Deduction--No more than the greater of $1,050 or $350 plus the individual's earned income.
Additional standard deduction for aged or blind--$1,250 each ($1,550 if individual is unmarried and not surviving spouse)
Start of Phaseout--
Married, filing joint $309,900 Head of Household $284,050 Single $258,250 Married, filing separate $154,950Phaseout is lesser of 3% of amount that exceeds threshold or 80% of itemized deductions.
Amount--$4,000
Phaseout--
Filing Status Beginning Completed Married, filing joint and surviving spouses $309,900 $432,400 Heads of Household $284,050 $406,550 Unmarried Individuals $258,250 $380,750 Married, filing separate $154,950 $216,200
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout--married, joint, $115,750--$145,750; all other filing status, $77,200--$92,200
100% of first $2,000 of education expenses; 25% of expenses between $2,000 and $4,000 (maximum credit $2,500)
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $160,000 joint return; $80,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $180,000 ($90,000).
20% of first $10,000 of qualified education expenses.
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $110,000 joint return; $55,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $160,000 joint returns; $65,000 all others.
Maximum interest deduction--$2,500
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout range--Married, joint, $130,000--$160,000; all other filing status, $65,000--$80,000
Commuter highway vehicle and transit pass--$130
Qualified parking--$250
Number of Qualifying Children
Item One Two or More Three or More None
Earned Income Amount $ 9,880 $13,870 $13,870 $ 6,580
Maximum Amount of Credit 3,359 5,548 6,242 503
Threshold Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 18,110 18,110 18,110 8,240
Completed Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 39,131 44,454 47,747 14,820
Threshold Phaseout (married, joint) 23,630 23,630 23,630 13,750
Completed Phaseout (married, joint) 44,651 49,974 53,267 20,330
Excessive Investment Income for Earned Income Tax Credit--$3,400
First $185,400 ($92,700 married, separate) of AMTI 26% Over $185,400 ($92,700) of AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income) 28% Exemptions: Joint Filers $83,400 Married, separate $41,700 Single (and head of household) $53,600 Estates & Trusts $23,800 Child subject to Kiddie Tax $7,400 (plus child's earned income)
Exemption Phaseout: 25% of amount AMTI exceeds: $158,900 for married, joint and surviving spouses $119,200 single (and head of household) $79,450 married, filing separate
Unified Credit Against Estate Tax--$5,430,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts--$14,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts to Spouse not a Citizen--$147,000
Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons--$15,601
Interest on Certain Portion of Estate Tax Payable in Installments (Sec. 6166; 2% portion)--$1,470,000
Valuation of Qualified Real Property (special use) in Decendent's Gross Estate (Sec. 2032A)--$1,100,000
IRA (traditional and Roth) maximum contribution--$5,500; age 50 and older catch-up--$1,000
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start for those covered by pension plan--$98,000 (MFJ, qualifying widow); $61,000 all others except MFS.
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start where only spouse covered by plan starts at $183,000.
Roth IRA phaseout $183,000 start (MFJ, qualifying widow); $116,000 all others except MFS.
SIMPLE plan, maximum elective deferral (Sec. 408(k)(2)(C)--$12,500; age 50 catch-up--$2,500.
SEP--Maximum contribution percentage--25%; maximum dollar amount $53,000.
Defined contribution plan limits (Sec. 415(c)(1)(A)--$53,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 401(k); 403(b) plans)--$18,000; age 50 catch-up--$6,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 402(g)(1)--$18,000.
Deferrals under state/local/tax exempt plan (Sec. 457(e)(15)--$18,000.
Compensation limit under Secs. 401(a)(17), 404(l), 408(k)(3)(C), 408(k)(6)(D(ii) is $265,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(i) is $105,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(iii) is $215,000.
Key employee, top heavy plan (Sec. 416(i)(1)(A)(i))--$170,000
Highly compensated employee (Sec. 414(q)(1)(B))--$120,000
Defined benefit plan maximum accrued amount (Sec. 415(b)(1)(A))--$210,000
Compensation amount for simplified employee pensions (SEPs)(Sec. 408(k)2)) is $600.
Catch-up contributions to SIMPLE 401(k) plans (Sec. 401(k)(11))--$3,000
Child Tax Credit--$1,000; phaseout MAGI $110,000 joint, $75,000 single, $55,000 MFS; refundable $3,000 Sec. 24(d)(1)(B)(i)
Cafeteria Plans (maximum salary reduction)--$2,550
Employer Health Insurance Credit (Sec. 45R)--Average annual wage phaseout--$25,400
Unearned Income of Minor Child (Kiddie Tax)--$1,050 ($10,500 for parental election)
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion--$100,800
Minor Child subject to Kiddie Tax--up to age 18 or full-time student over 18 with earned income no more than 1/2 support under age 24.
Periodic Payments Received under Long-Term Qualified Care Insurance Contracts or Certain Life Insurance Contracts Per Diem Limitation--$330
Employee Health Insurance Expense of Small Employers (Sec. 45R(d)(3)(B))--$25,800
Home Office Safe Harbor--$5.00 per square foot; maximum 300 sq.ft. or $1,500
Persons Against Which a Federal Tax Lien is Not Valid--
Purchasers in a casual sale for less than $1,520 or a mechanic's lienor that repair or improved certain residential property if the contract price is not more than $7,590.
Property Exempt from Levy--Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(2) cannot exceed $8,970. Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(3) (books and tools for trade or business) cannot exceed $4,540.
Taxable Thresholds--Social security payments includable in income if modified AGI exceeds base amounts.
50% inclusion threshold:
$32,000 no more than $44,000--married filing joint
more than $44,000--married filing joint
Household (domestic) employee cash wages threshold--$1,900
Quarter of coverage--$1,220
Retirement Savings Test--$15,720 (under full retirement age); $41,880 (year of full retirement age)
For a fact sheet on the COLA go to www.socialsecurity.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2015.html
Modified AGI
includes certain excluded income (e.g., tax exempt interest) and 1/2 of social security payments.$25,000 no more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
85% inclusion threshold:more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
OASDI Wage Base--$118,500
Maximum annual HSA contributions deductible--$3,350 for individual; $6,650 for family coverage
Catch-up contributions for individuals 55 or older (but less than 65) is $1,000.
Contribution limit prorated for partial year (1/12 per month).
Deductible Amounts that define High Deductible Plan:
Annual Deductible Deductibles, Co-Payments and other Amounts
Not Less Than but not Premiums Not to Exceed
Self Only $1,300 $ 6,450
Family Coverage 2,600 12,900
Maximum credit for child with special needs--$13,400
Maximum credit, other adoptions--$13,400
Other adoptions, gross income exclusion, qualified expenses up to $13,400
Phaseout range, modified adjusted gross income--$201,010 to $241,010
Household income Limitation amount unmarried Limitation for all (% of poverty line) (other than surviving spouses or HOH) other taxpayers Less than 200% $300 $600 200% less than 300% $750 $1,500 300% less than 400% $1,250 $2,500
Attained Age Before the Close of the Tax Year Limitation on Premiums
40 or less $ 380
More than 40 but not more than 50 710
More than 50 but not more than 60 1,430
More than 60 but not more than 70 3,800
More than 70 4,750
Location Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack 48 Contiguous States $1.31 $2.47 $2.47 $0.73 Alaska 2.09 4.00 4.00 1.19 Hawaii 1.53 2.88 2.88 0.86
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,075 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,075 36,900 907.50 15 9,075
36,900 89,350 5,081.25 25 36,900
89,350 186,350 18,193.75 28 89,350
186,350 405,100 45,353.75 33 186,350
405,100 406,750 117,541.25 35 405,100
406,750 ....... 118,118.75 39.6 406,750
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 18,150 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
18,150 73,800 1,815.00 15 18,150
73,800 148,850 10,162.50 25 73,800
148,850 226,850 28,925.00 28 148,850
226,850 405,100 50,765.00 33 226,850
405,100 457,600 109,587.50 35 405,100
457,600 ....... 127,962.50 39.6 457,600
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 9,075 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
9,075 36,900 907.50 15 9,075
36,900 74,425 5,081.25 25 36,900
74,425 113,425 14,462.50 28 74,425
113,425 202,550 25,382.50 33 113,425
202,550 228,800 54,793.75 35 202,550
228,800 ....... 63,981.25 39.6 228,800
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $ 12,950 $ 0.00 10 $ 0
12,950 49,400 1,295.00 15 12,950
49,400 127,550 6,762.50 25 49,400
127,550 206,600 26,300.00 28 127,550
206,600 405,100 48,434.00 33 206,600
405,100 432,200 113,939.00 35 405,100
432,200 ....... 123,424.00 39.6 432,200
Taxable income: Tax:
Over But not over Tax +% On amount over
$ 0 $2,500 0.00 15 $ 0
2,500 5,800 $ 375.00 25 2,500
5,800 8,900 1,200.00 28 5,800
8,900 12,150 2,068.00 33 8,900
12,150 ..... 3,140.50 39.6 12,150
For taxpayers in the 10% or 15% bracket--0%
For taxpayers in 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% brackets--15%
For taxpayers in 39.6% bracket--20%
Tax on unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain--25%
Capital gain rate on collectibles--28%
Lesser of 3.8% of net investment income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties, rents, and gains not generated in active trade or business or modified adjusted gross income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing joint; $125,000 for married filing separate).
Additional tax of 0.9% on wages and self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 for married joint; $125,000 married separate).
Filing Status Standard Deduction Married filing joint and surviving spouses $12,400 Heads of Household 9,100 Single individuals 6,200 Married, filing separate 6,200Dependent's Standard Deduction--No more than the greater of $1,000 or $350 plus the individual's earned income.
Additional standard deduction for aged or blind--$1,200 each ($1,550 if individual is unmarried and not surviving spouse)
Start of Phaseout--
Married, filing joint $305,050 Head of Household $279,650 Single $254,200 Married, filing separate $152,525Phaseout is lesser of 3% of amount that exceeds threshold or 80% of itemized deductions.
Amount--$3,950
Phaseout--
Filing Status Beginning Completed Married, filing joint and surviving spouses $305,050 $427,550 Heads of Household $279,650 $402,150 Unmarried Individuals $254,200 $376,700 Married, filing separate $152,525 $213,775
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout--married, joint, $113,950--$143,950; all other filing status, $76,000--$91,000
100% of first $2,000 of education expenses; 25% of expenses between $2,000 and $4,000 (maximum credit $2,500)
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $160,000 joint return; $80,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $180,000 ($90,000).
20% of first $10,000 of qualified education expenses.
Phaseout begins at modified adjusted gross income of $108,000 joint return; $54,000 all others.
Credit completely phased out at $128,000 joint returns; $64,000 all others.
$4,000 limit of qualifed expenses.
AGI not in excess of $130,000 (married joint) or $65,000 (all others) maximum deduction is $4,000.
AGI not in excess of $160,000 (married joint) or $80,000 (all others) maximum deduction is $2,000.
No deduction if AGI in excess of $160,000 (married joint) or $80,000 (all others)
Maximum interest deduction--$2,500
Modified adjusted gross income phaseout range--Married, joint, $130,000--$160,000; all other filing status, $65,000--$80,000
Commuter highway vehicle and transit pass--$250
Qualified parking--$250
Number of Qualifying Children
Item One Two or More Three or More None
Earned Income Amount $ 9,720 $13,650 $13,650 $ 6,480
Maximum Amount of Credit 3,305 5,460 6,143 496
Threshold Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 17,830 17,830 17,830 8,110
Completed Phaseout (single, surviving
spouse or head of household) 38,511 43,756 46,997 14,590
Threshold Phaseout (married, joint) 23,260 23,260 23,260 13,540
Completed Phaseout (married, joint) 43,941 49,186 52,427 20,020
Excessive Investment Income for Earned Income Tax Credit--$3,350
First $182,500 ($91,250 married, separate) of AMTI 26% Over $182,500 ($91,250) of AMTI (Alternative Minimum Taxable Income) 28% Exemptions: Joint Filers $82,100 Married, separate $41,050 Single (and head of household) $52,800 Estates & Trusts $23,500 Child subject to Kiddie Tax $7,250 (plus child's earned income)
Exemption Phaseout: 25% of amount AMTI exceeds: $156,500 for married, joint and surviving spouses $117,300 single (and head of household) $78,250 married, filing separate
Unified Credit Against Estate Tax--$5,340,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts--$14,000
Annual Exclusion for Gifts to Spouse not a Citizen--$145,000
Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons--$15,358
Interest on Certain Portion of Estate Tax Payable in Installments (Sec. 6166; 2% portion)--$1,450,000
Valuation of Qualified Real Property (special use) in Decendent's Gross Estate (Sec. 2032A)--$1,090,000
IRA (traditional and Roth) maximum contribution--$5,500; age 50 and older catch-up--$1,000
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start for those covered by pension plan--$96,000 (MFJ, qualifying widow); $60,000 all others except MFS.
IRA AGI deduction phaseout start where only spouse covered by plan starts at $181,000.
Roth IRA phaseout $181,000 start (MFJ, qualifying widow); $114,000 all others except MFS.
SIMPLE plan, maximum elective deferral--$12,000; age 50 catch-up--$2,500.
SEP--Maximum contribution percentage--25%; maximum dollar amount $52,000.
Defined contribution plan limits (Sec. 415(c)(1)(A)--$52,000.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 401(k); 403(b) plans)--$17,500; age 50 catch-up--$5,500.
Elective deferral limit (Sec. 402(g)(1)--$17,500.
Deferrals under state/local/tax exempt plan (Sec. 457(e)(15)--$17,500.
Compensation limit under Secs. 401(a)(17), 404(l), 408(k)(3)(C), 408(k)(6)(D(ii) is $260,000.
Control employee for fringe benefit valuation (Sec. 1.61-21(f)(5)(i) is $105,000.
Key employee--$170,000
Defined benefit plan maximum accrued amount--$210,000
Child Tax Credit--$1,000; phaseout MAGI $110,000 joint, $75,000 single, $55,000 MFS; refundable $3,000 Sec. 24(d)(1)(B)(i)
Cafeteria Plans (maximum salary reduction)--$2,500
Employer Health Insurance Credit (Sec. 45R)--Average annual wage phaseout--$25,400
Unearned Income of Minor Child (Kiddie Tax)--$1,000 ($10,000 for parental election)
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion--$99,200
Minor Child subject to Kiddie Tax--up to age 18 or full-time student over 18 with earned income no more than 1/2 support under age 24.
Periodic Payments Received under Long-Term Qualified Care Insurance Contracts or Certain Life Insurance Contracts Per Diem Limitation--$330
Loan limit on Agricultural Bonds for First-Time Farmers--$509,600
Home Office Safe Harbor--$5.00 per square foot; maximum 300 sq.ft. or $1,500.
Persons Against Which a Federal Tax Lien is Not Valid--
Purchasers in a casual sale for less than $1,490 or a mechanic's lienor that repair or improved certain residential property if the contract price is not more than $7,470.
Property Exempt from Levy--Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(2) cannot exceed $8,970. Property exempt from levy under Sec. 6334(a)(3) (books and tools for trade or business) cannot exceed $4,400.
Taxable Thresholds--Social security payments includable in income if modified AGI exceeds base amounts.
50% inclusion threshold:
$32,000 no more than $44,000--married filing joint
more than $44,000--married filing joint
Household (domestic) employee cash wages threshold--$1,900
Quarter of coverage--$1,200
Retirement Savings Test--$15,480 (under full retirement age); $41,400 (year of full retirement age)
Modified AGI
includes certain excluded income (e.g., tax exempt interest) and 1/2 of social security payments.$25,000 no more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
85% inclusion threshold:more than $34,000--single, head of household, married living apart ($0 for married, separate)
OASDI Wage Base--$117,000
Maximum annual HSA contributions deductible--$3,300 for individual; $6,550 for family coverage
Catch-up contributions for individuals 55 or older (but less than 65) is $1,000.
Contribution limit prorated for partial year (1/12 per month).
Deductible Amounts that define High Deductible Plan:
Annual Deductible Deductibles, Co-Payments and other Amounts
Not Less Than but not Premiums Not to Exceed
Self Only $1,250 $ 6,350
Family Coverage 2,500 12,700
Maximum credit for child with special needs--$13,190
Maximum credit, other adoptions--$13,190
Other adoptions, gross income exclusion, qualified expenses up to $13,190
Phaseout range, modified adjusted gross income--$197,880 to $237,880
Attained Age Before the Close of the Tax Year Limitation on Premiums
40 or less $ 370
More than 40 but not more than 50 700
More than 50 but not more than 60 1,400
More than 60 but not more than 70 3,720
More than 70 4,660
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