The IRS has released its annual inflation adjusted tax numbers for 2022. Below we have highlighted some of the most relevant updates for tax brackets, retirement contributions, and estate and gifting limits, as compared to 2021 figures.
| Individual Income Taxes |
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| Income Tax Brackets – Single Tax Filer |
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| 2022 | 2021 | |
| 10% | Up to $10,275 | Up to $9,950 |
| 12% | $10,276 to $41,775 | $9,951 to $40,525 |
| 22% | $41,776 to $89,075 | $40,526 to $86,375 |
| 24% | $89,076 to $170,050 | $86,376 to $164,925 |
| 32% | $170,051 to $215,950 | $164,926 to $209,425 |
| 35% | $215,951 to $539,900 | $209,426 to $523,600 |
| 37% | Over $539,900 | Over $523,600 |
| Standard Deduction | $12,950 | $12,550 |
| Long-Term Capital Gains | ||
| 0% | Up to $41,675 | Up to $40,400 |
| 15% | $41,676 to $459,750 | $40,401 to $445,850 |
| 20% | Over $459,750 | Over $445,850 |
| Income Tax Brackets – Married Filing Jointly | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| 10% | Up to $20,550 | Up to $19,900 |
| 12% | $20,551 to $83,550 | $19,901 to $81,050 |
| 22% | $83,551 to $178,150 | $81,051 to $172,750 |
| 24% | $178,151 to $340,100 | $172,751 to $329,850 |
| 32% | $340,101 to $431,900 | $329,851 to $418,850 |
| 35% | $431,901 to $647,850 | $418,851 to $628,300 |
| 37% | Over $647,850 | Over $628,301 |
| Standard Deduction | $25,900 | $25,100 |
| Long-Term Capital Gains | ||
| 0% | Up to $83,350 | Up to $80,800 |
| 15% | $83,351 to $517,200 | $80,801 to $501,600 |
| 20% | Over $517,200 | Over $501,600 |
| Retirement Plan Contribution Limits | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans | $20,500 | $19,500 |
| – 50+ catch up contribution | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| IRA – Traditional & Roth | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| – 50+ catch up contribution | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| SIMPLE IRA | $14,000 | $13,500 |
| – 50+ catch up contribution | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Defined Contribution Plan | $61,000 | $58,000 |
| Gift & Estate Tax | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Annual Gift Exclusion | $16,000 | $15,000 |
| Federal Estate Tax & Gift Tax Exemption | $12,060,000 | $11,700,000 |
| Maximum Transfer Tax Rate | 40% | 40% |
| Annual Gift Exclusion to Non-U.S. Citizen Spouse | $164,000 | $159,000 |
In addition to the tax figures above, the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) applies at a rate of 3.8% to certain net investment income of individuals, estates, and trusts that have income above the statutory threshold amounts. The threshold amounts are $200,000 for single tax-payers and $250,000 for married filing jointly.
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Author:
Thomas Burleigh, CFP®, CTFA
Wealth Manager
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