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2024 Important Tax Numbers

 

Tax brackets and contribution limits to certain accounts changed for 2024 which could impact your financial plan and tax situation.

A few notable highlights include:

  • 401(k) and 403(b) contribution limits increased:

    • $23,000 personal contribution (up from $22,500 in 2023)

    • $7,500 age 50+ catch-up contribution remains the same

      • $3,000 additional 403(b) catch-up contribution after 15+ years of service

  • Traditional and Roth IRA contribution limits increased:

    • $7,000 contribution (up from $6,500 in 2023)

    • $1,000 age 50+ catch-up contribution remains the same

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits increased:

    • $4,150 individual contribution (up from $3,850 in 2023)

    • $8,300 family contribution (up from $7,750 in 2023)

    • $1,000 age 55+ catch-up contribution

  • Standard deduction increased:

    • $29,200 married filing jointly (up from $27,700 in 2023)

    • $14,600 single filers (up from $13,850 in 2023)

  • Gift tax annual exclusion increased:

    • $18,000 per person (up from $17,000 in 2023)

  • Federal income tax brackets shifted higher

  • Capital-gains tax brackets shifted higher

  • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) uniform lifetime table adjusted

Do you have questions about how these tax numbers impact your financial plan? Reach out to me at Ben@coveplanning.com or schedule a free consultation call.

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Ben Smith is a fee-only financial advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Professional with offices in Milwaukee, WI, Evanston, IL and Minneapolis, MN, serving clients virtually across the country. Cove Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals and families, regardless of location, with a focus on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI).

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