DAILY UPDATE: 2025 IRS Tax Brackets as Stock Markets Barely Budge

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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The IRS has announced the annual inflation adjustments for the year 2025, including tax rate schedules, tax tables and cost-of-living adjustments. These are the official numbers for the tax year 2025—that tax year begins January 1, 2025. These are not the numbers that you’ll use to prepare your 2024 tax returns in 2025 (you’ll find those official 2024 tax numbers here). These are the numbers that you’ll use to prepare your 2025 tax returns in 2026.

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STOCKS UP

  • Philip Morris International was smoking hot today, rising 10.47% to a record high thanks to strong demand for its Zyn nicotine pouches.
  • Americans just love a pickup truck: General Motors revved 9.85% higher on an impressive beat-and-raise earnings report.
  • Trump Media & Technology Group rose 9.87% to its highest level since July as the “Trump trade” wagering on the former president to regain the White House picks up steam.
  • Quest Diagnostics isn’t just a sad, windowless building where you get your blood drawn—it’s also been a pretty profitable investment. Shares rose 6.88% on strong earnings and revenue growth.

STOCKS DOWN

  • Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Target is cutting the price of 2,000 products ahead of the holiday season. Shares sank 1.13% as shareholders digest what appears to be a desperate move to boost sales.
  • Verizon Communications dropped 5.03% after missing on both revenue and earnings estimates. But the real problem was slowing customer growth and phone sales.
  • Defense contractors were in the earnings spotlight today, and none of them did well. GE Aerospace tumbled 9.07% despite beating analyst forecasts and Lockheed Martin fell 6.12% after sales missed estimates.
  • Genuine Parts, better known as NAPA Auto Parts, plummeted 20.96% after earnings missed estimates and the company announced lower fiscal year forecasts.

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Here’s where the major benchmarks ended:

  • The SPX fell 2.78 points (–0.05%) to 5,851.20; the Dow Jones Industrial Average® ($DJI) lost 6.71 points (–0.02%) to 42,924.89; and the $COMP gained 33.12 points (0.18%) to 18,573.13.
  • The 10-year Treasury note yield (TNX) added two basis points to 4.2%.
  • The CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX) fell to 18.15, down from above 20 a week ago.

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Visualize: How private equity tangled banks in a web of debt, from the Financial Times.

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IRS: New Taxation Rates and Brackets for 2023

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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The IRS just released inflation-adjusted marginal rates and brackets for 2023 on Tuesday, and many workers will see higher take-home pay in the new year as less tax is withheld from their paychecks.

Additionally, the agency released the standard deduction for next year. It is increasing by $900 to $13,850 for single taxpayers, and by $1,800 for married couples, to $27,700. For heads of household, the 2023 standard deduction will be $20,800. That’s an increase of $1,400.

Here are the marginal rates for for tax year 2023, depending on your tax status.

Single filers

  • 10%: income of $11,000 or less
  • 12%: income between $11,000 to $44,725
  • 22%: income between $44,725 to $95,375
  • 24%: income between $95,375 to $182,100
  • 32%: income between $182,100 to $231,250
  • 35% income between $231,250 to $578,125
  • 37%: income greater than $578,125

Married filing jointly

  • 10%: income of $22,000 or less
  • 12%: income between $22,000 to $89,450
  • 22%: income between $89,450 to $190,750
  • 24%: income between $190,750 to $364,200
  • 32%: income between $364,200 to $462,500
  • 35% income between $462,500 to $693,750
  • 37%: income greater than $693,750

Additionally, the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit for 2023 is $7,430 for those who have three or more qualifying children. The maximum contribution to a healthcare flexible spending account is also increasing, from $2,850 to $3,050.

Wealthy Americans will also be able to exclude significantly more assets from the estate tax in 2023. Individuals will be able to transfer up to $12.92 million tax-free to their descendants, up from just over $12 million in 2022. A married couple can pass on double that. And the annual exclusion for gifts increases to $17,000.

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Income Tax Brackets for 2021

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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If taxable income is:The tax due is:
Under $9,95010% of the taxable income
Over $9,950 but under or equal to $40,525$995 plus 12% of the excess over $9,950
Over $40,525 but under or equal to $86,375$4,664 plus 22% of the excess over $40,525
Over $86,375 but under or equal to $164,925$14,751 plus 24% of the excess over $86,375
Over $164,925 but under or equal to $209,425$33,603 plus 32% of the excess over $164,925
Over $209,425 but under or equal to $523,600$47,843 plus 35% of the excess over $209,425
Over $523,600$157,804.25 plus 37% of the excess over $523,600

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If taxable income is:The tax due is:
Not over $9,95010% of the taxable income
Over $9,950 but under or equal to $40,525$995 plus 12% of the excess over $9,950
Over $40,525 but under or equal to $86,375$4,664 plus 22% of the excess over $40,525
Over $86,375 but under or equal to $164,925$14,751 plus 24% of the excess over $86,375
Over $164,925 but under or equal to $209,425$33,603 plus 32% of the the excess over $164,925
Over $209,425 but under or equal to $314,150$47,843 plus 35% of the excess over $209,425
Over $314,150$84,496 plus 37% of the excess over $314,150

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If taxable income is:The tax due is:
Not over $19,90010% of the taxable income
Over $19,900 but under or equal to $81,050$1,990 plus 12% of the excess over $19,900
Over $81,050 but under or equal to $172,750$9,328 plus 22% of the excess over $81,050
Over $172,750 but under or equal to $329,850$29,502 plus 24% of the excess over $172,750
Over $329,850 but under or equal to $418,850$67,206 plus 32% of the excess over $329,850
Over $418,850 but under or equal to $628,300$95,686 plus 35% of the excess over $418,850
Over $628,300$168,993.50 plus 37% of the excess over $628,300

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If taxable income is:The tax due is:
Not over $14,20010% of the taxable income
Over $14,200 but under or equal to $54,200$1,420 plus 12% of the excess over $14,200
Over $54,200 but under or equal to $86,350$6,220 plus 22% of the excess over $54,200
Over $86,350 but under or equal to $164,900$13,293 plus 24% of the excess over $86,350
Over $164,900 but under or equal to $209,400$32,145 plus 32% of the the excess over $164,900
Over $209,400 but under or equal to $523,600$46,385 plus 35% of the excess over $209,400
Over $523,600$156,355 plus 37% of the excess over $523,600

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2021 TAXES: 8 Things All Physicians Must Know

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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Here are eight things to keep in mind as you prepare to file your 2021 taxes.

1. Income tax brackets have shifted a bit

There are still seven tax rates, but the income ranges (tax brackets) for each rate have shifted slightly to account for inflation. For 2021, the following rates and income ranges apply:

Tax rateTaxable income brackets: Single filersTaxable income brackets: Married couples filing jointly (and qualifying widows or widowers) 
10%$0 to $9,950$0 to $19,900
12%$9,951 to $40,525$19,901 to $81,050
22%$40,526 to $86,375$81,051 to $172,750
24%$86,376 to $164,925$172,751 to $329,850
32%$164,926 to $209,425$329,851 to $418,850
35%$209,426 to $523,600$418,851 to $628,300
37%$523,601 or more$628,301 or more

Source: Internal Revenue Service

2. The standard deduction has increased slightly

After an inflation adjustment, the 2021 standard deduction has increased slightly to $12,550 for single filers and married couples filing separately and $18,800 for single heads of household, who are generally unmarried with one or more dependents. For married couples filing jointly, the standard deduction has risen to $25,100.

3. Itemized deductions remain the same

For most filers, taking the higher standard deduction is more practical and saves the hassle of keeping track of receipts. But if you have enough tax-deductible expenses, you might benefit from itemizing.

The following rules for itemized deductions haven’t changed much for 2021, but they’re still worth pointing out.

  • State and local taxes: The deduction for state and local income taxes, property taxes, and real estate taxes is capped at $10,000. 
  • Mortgage interest deduction: The mortgage interest deduction is limited to $750,000 of indebtedness. But people who had $1,000,000 of home mortgage debt before December 16, 2017, will still be able to deduct the interest on that loan. 
  • Medical expenses: Only medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) can be deducted in 2021. 
  • Charitable donations: The cash donation limit of 100% of AGI remains in place for 2021, if donations were made to operating charities.1
  • Miscellaneous deductions: No miscellaneous itemized deductions are allowed. 
     

4. IRA and 401(k) contribution limits remain the same 

The traditional IRA and Roth contribution limits in 2021 remain the same as in 2020. Individuals can contribute up to $6,000 to an IRA, and those age 50 and older also qualify to make an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution. If you’re able to max out your IRA, consider doing so—you may qualify to deduct some or all of your contribution.

The 2021 contribution limit for 401(k) accounts also stays at $19,500. If you’re age 50 or older, you qualify to make an additional $6,500 catch-up contribution as well.

5. You can save a bit more in your health savings account (HSA) 

For 2021, the max you can contribute into an HSA is $3,600 for an individual (up $50 from 2020) and $7,200 for a family (up $100). People age 55 and older can contribute an extra $1,000 catch-up contribution.

To be eligible for an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (which usually has lower premiums as well). Learn more about the benefits of an HSA. 

6. The Child Tax Credit has been expanded 

For 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has temporarily modified the Child Tax Credit requirements and amounts for household incomes below $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for married filing jointly. 

First, the ARPA has raised the age limit for dependents from 16 to 17. In addition, the child tax credit has increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for children age 6 through 17 and up to $3,600 for children under 6. If your income exceeded the above limits but was below $200,000 for single filers or $400,000 for joint filers, you’ll receive the standard child tax credit of $2,000 per child. 

The IRS began sending monthly advance Child Tax Credit payments to eligible families in July and sent its last advance in December. If your dependent didn’t qualify for the child tax credit, you may still qualify for up to $500 of tax credits under the “credit for other dependents” (see IRS Publication 972 for more details). Tax credits, which reduce the tax you owe dollar for dollar, are generally better than deductions, which reduce your taxable income. 

7. The alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemption has gone up

Until the AMT exemption enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires in 2025, the AMT will continue to affect mostly households with incomes over $500,000. Still, the AMT has investment implications for some high earners. 

For 2021, the AMT exemptions are $73,600 for single filers and $114,600 for married taxpayers filing jointly. The phase-out thresholds are $1,047,200 for married taxpayers filing a joint return and $523,600 for all other taxpayers.  

8. The estate tax exemption is even higher

The estate and gift tax exemption, which is indexed to inflation, has risen to $11.7 million for 2021. But the now-higher exemption is set to expire at the end of 2025, meaning it could be essentially cut in half at that time if Congress doesn’t act. 

The annual gift exclusion, which allows you to give money to your loved ones each year without incurring any tax liability or using up any of your lifetime estate and gift tax exemption, stays at $15,000 per recipient.

Don’t get caught off guard

As you prepare to file your taxes for 2021, here are a few additional items to consider. 

  • If you’re not retired, the 10% early withdrawal penalty that was waived for retirement account distributions in 2020 has been reinstated for 2021.
  • If you’re age 72 or older, make sure you’ve taken your required minimum distribution (RMD) from your retirement accounts or else you face a 50% penalty on any undistributed funds (unless it’s your first RMD, in which case, you can wait until April 1, 2022).

If you haven’t contributed to your retirement accounts already, now is the time. Review your earnings for the year and take advantage of any deductions that can lower your tax bill. Also, keep an eye on Washington for any last-minute tax changes that could affect your return before you file. Tax season will be here before you know it, and it’s never too early to start preparing.

1Operating charities, or qualifying public charities, are defined by Internal Revenue Code section 170(b)(1)(A). You can use the Tax Exempt Organization Search tool on IRS.gov to check an organization’s eligibility.

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