Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially announced the annual inflation adjustments for the upcoming tax year, 2025. These adjustments will impact various tax provisions, including standard deductions, marginal tax rates, and alternative minimum tax exemptions.
Detailed Information
Revenue Procedure 2024-40 covers over 60 tax adjustments that will have an effect on taxpayers' 2026 tax returns.
Key Changes for Tax Year 2025
Standard Deductions: Single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately will see an increase in their standard deduction to $15,000, while married couples filing jointly can claim a standard deduction of $30,000. Heads of households will have a standard deduction of $22,500.
Marginal Tax Rates: The top tax rate remains at 37% for high-income earners. However, there are adjustments to the income thresholds for each tax bracket.
Alternative Minimum Tax Exemptions: The exemption amounts for the alternative minimum tax (AMT) have increased for both single filers and married couples filing jointly.
Earned Income Tax Credit: Qualifying taxpayers with three or more qualifying children can claim a higher maximum Earned Income Tax Credit amount.
Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit: The monthly limit for qualified transportation fringe benefits and parking has increased.
Health Flexible Spending Accounts: The annual contribution limit for health flexible spending arrangements has risen.
Medical Savings Accounts: The annual deductible and out-of-pocket expense limits for medical savings accounts have been adjusted.
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: The exclusion amount for foreign earned income has increased.
Estate Tax Credits and Annual Gift Exclusion: The basic exclusion amount for estate tax and the annual exclusion for gifts have been raised.
Adoption Credits: The maximum credit allowed for adopting a child with special needs has increased.
Unchanged Provisions
Some tax provisions remain unchanged for tax year 2025, including personal exemptions, itemized deductions, and the Lifetime Learning Credit phase-out.
Important Note: These adjustments generally apply to income tax returns filed starting in tax season 2026.
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