December 13, 2023

2024 Tax and Financial Planning Limits

2024 Tax & Financial Planning Limits

As 2023 is coming to a close, the IRS has released its tax brackets for the new year, along with several other important financial planning limits. In this guide, we explain several things that you should know in order to set up your financial plan for success in the new year.

  1. 2024 Tax Tables

Tax Rate For Single Filers For Married Individuals Filing Joint Returns For Heads of Households
10% $0 to $11,600 $0 to $23,200 $0 to $16,550
12% $11,600 to $47,150 $23,200 to $94,300 $16,550 to $63,100
22% $47,150 to $100,525 $94,300 to $201,050 $63,100 to $100,500
24% $100,525 to $191,950 $201,050 to $383,900 $100,500 to $191,950
32% $191,950 to $243,725 $383,900 to $487,450 $191,950 to $243,700
35% $243,725 to $609,350 $487,450 to $731,200 $243,700 to $609,350
37% $609,350 or more $731,200 or more $609,350 or more

 

  1. Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for 2024 has been updated to $14,600 for single filers, $29,200 for married filers, and $21,900 for heads of household. Utilize these standard deductions strategically to enhance your overall tax planning strategy and maximize savings.

  1. 401(k) Elective Deferral

In 2024, the 401(k) elective deferral limit is $23,000, with a catch-up contribution of $7,500 for individuals aged 50 and older.

  1. 415(c) Limit

The 415(c) limit, overseeing total annual contributions to an individual’s retirement accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, has been updated to $69,000 in 2024. This is the total that can be contributed between employer and employee contributions.

  1. Annual Compensation Limit

The 2024 Annual Compensation Limit is $330,000. Employers can only consider the first $330,000 of income for matching contributions. This is especially important to know if your income exceeds this amount, as only the initial $330,000 that you earn will be eligible for a match.

  1. Traditional and Roth IRAs

For 2024, the annual contribution for Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs is $7,000. Individuals over age 50 are eligible to contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.

  1. Health Savings Accounts

The Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limit for 2024 is $8,300, or $4,150 for individuals with single coverage. Leverage the triple tax benefits for tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses.

  1. Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have a 2024 contribution limit of $3,200. FSAs provide flexibility in managing current medical costs, making them a valuable tool for short-term health-related financial planning.

  1. Annual Gifting Limit

The combined annual gifting limit for 2024 is $18,000 per person. A gift constitutes the transfer of property, money, or assets from one individual to another, where the giver receives nothing or less than the fair market value (FMV) in return. This limit applies to 529 plans, so it is important to be aware of this if you are planning to contribute more than $18,000 for the 2024 tax year. This is a per person amount, so married couples can gift up to $36,000 to an individual without reporting in 2024.

  1. Social Security Earnings Limit

For retirees considering part-time work, the Social Security earnings limit in 2024 is $22,320 for those not yet at full retirement age. Understanding these thresholds is crucial for optimizing retirement income.

Important Disclosures:

Securities and advisory services offered through EWA LLC dba Equilibrium Wealth Advisors (a SEC Registered Investment Advisor).

* Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance.

* Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
* The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee it is accurate or complete.

* Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision.

* Content provided for information purposes only. 

*EWA does not offer tax or legal advice.

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