Important Tax Information
Social Security Wage Base
| 2017 | $127,200 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $118,500 |
| 2015 | $118,500 |
Maximum Retirement contributions
| 401(K) | 2017 = $18,000, add'l $6,000 if over age 50 2016 = $18,000, add'l $6,000 if over age 50 2015 = $18,000, add'l $6,000 if over age 50 |
|---|---|
| Simple | 2017 = $12,500, add'l $3,000 if over age 50 2016 = $12,500, add'l $3,000 if over age 50 2015 = $12,500, add'l $3,000 if over age 50 |
| IRA | (Adjusted Gross Income phase-out ranges apply for tax deduction qualification) 2017 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 2016 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 2015 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 |
| Roth IRA | (Adjusted Gross Income phase-out ranges apply) 2017 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 2016 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 2015 = $5,500, add'l $1,000 if over age 50 |
| SEP | 2017 = lesser of $54,000 or 25% of employee's compensation 2016 = lesser of $53,000 or 25% of employee's compensation 2015 = lesser of $53,000 or 25% of employee's compensation |
Defined Contribution Plan
Defined contribution plan's annual contributions and other additions (excluding earnings) to the account of a participant cannot exceed:
| 2017 | lesser of $54,000 or 25% of employee's compensation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | lesser of $53,000 or 25% of employee's compensation |
| 2015 | lesser of $53,000 or 25% of employee's compensation |
Defined Benefit Plan
The annual benefit for a participant under a defined benefit plan cannot exceed:
| 2017 | $215,000 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $210,000 |
| 2015 | $210,000 |
Auto Standard Mileage Allowances
| Business | 2017 = 53.0 cents 2016 = 54.0 cents 2015 = 57.5 cents |
|---|---|
| Medical or Moving | 2017 = 17.0 cents 2016 = 19.0 cents 2015 = 23.0 cents |
| Charitable | 2017 = 14.0 cents 2016 = 14.0 cents 2015 = 14.0 cents |
Section 179
Maximum Depreciation Deduction:
| 2017 | $510,000 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $500,000 |
| 2015 | $500,000 |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
| Minimum | Maximum | Contribution Limit | 55+ Contribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Individual | $1,300 | $6,550 | $3,400 | $1,000 |
| Family | $2,600 | $13,100 | $6,750 | $1,000 | |
| 2016 | Individual | $1,300 | $6,550 | $3,350 | $1,000 |
| Family | $2,600 | $13,100 | $6,750 | $1,000 | |
| 2015 | Individual | $1,300 | $6,450 | $3,350 | $1,000 |
| Family | $2,600 | $12,900 | $6,650 | $1,000 |
What is HSA?
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-favored savings account created for the purpose of paying medical expenses.
- Tax-deductible
Contributions to the HSA are 100% deductible (up to the legal limit) — just like an IRA. - Tax free
Withdrawals to pay qualified medical expenses are never taxed. - Tax-deferred
Interest earnings accumulate tax-deferred, and if used to pay qualified medical expenses, are tax-free. - HSA money is yours to keep
Unlike a Flexible Spending Account, unused money in your HSA isn't forfeited at the end of the year; it continues to grow, tas deferred.
Go to the IRS website for additional information on an HSA.
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