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Maintenance Update 12 31 2022

Calculator update notes for 12-31-2022. All calculators updated to 2023 rules and regulations.

Overview: Financial Calculator Update 12/31/2022


NEW Service! KJE Hosted: 'Set It and Forget It'. Ask us how this new service can automate your updates, making your calculators truly 'Set it and Forget it'. Minimize technical support time and expense. Seamless integration with cloud based KJE Hosted calculators.

The quarterly update for 12/31/2022 is a large update, affecting every calculator. The majority of the changes affect the functionality of the calculations, updating them to 2023 rules and regulations. The most significant calculation changes in this update were to the retirement, savings, and tax calculators. Additional changes have also been made to enhance the user interface and continue ADA refinement. All standard calculators meet accessibility specification WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508.

With this update, Internet Explorer 11 is supported but no longer actively tested for compatibility. Microsoft ended support of IE 11 in August 2022 for most operating systems and will disable IE 11 for Windows 10 in early 2023. Microsoft ended all support for IE9 and IE10 as of 1/12/2016 - our move away from these outdated browsers follows a long trend toward their more modern counterparts.

All maintenance releases are cumulative, so if you apply this update, you will have all previous calculator updates as well. For your reference you can view the previous update notes here: 9/30/2022 Update.

For more detailed information please see our frequently asked questions: FAQ: V3 Frequently Asked Questions


Update Instructions - KJE Hosted: 'Set It and Forget It'


If you are using our KJE Hosted deployment, you do not need to do anything to see the updates. We will refresh your package's KJE hosted files and the changes will automatically be pulled through to your site. You can test the files on your website as soon as you have received your update notice. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to colors, fonts or layout. We are here to help.


Update Instructions - For deployments with all files located on your server


For more detailed information please see our deployment documentation: V3 Deployment Information. This deployment type requires you to download and install the latest update package.

  1. Download the latest update package for your calculators from your download site, found on your update e-mail notice.

  2. Execute the KJEUpdate.exe file from your download. This is a self-extracting zip file. (Or unzip the KJEUpdate.zip file if you are using a non-windows platform.) If you see a warning message, you can safely continue. When prompted for a directory, you may use the default or enter your own. It is recommended that you extract the update to a new directory and then move the required files to your production or staging environment. One directory will be created with no subdirectories.

  3. Replace all files provided in update package. The update package includes all JS files and CSS files that are required to update the content of your calculators. IMPORTANT! The update package does not contain any HTML files or the KJESiteSpecific.js or KJESiteSpecific.css files. These files are not required for updates, and replacing them may result in overwriting custom changes for your website installation. If you use the full installation package and have changed the file KJESiteSpecific.js or KJESiteSpecific.css files do not replace them.

When you test the new version of the calculators, make sure that the browser you are using uses the new files instead of any it may have in its cache. You may need to clear the browser's cache manually to ensure the new versions are loaded.


Update Changes 12/31/2022


The V3 (HTML5/JavaScript) calculators do not require any edits or modifications to HTML pages, all changes are encapsulated within the JS files provided.

  1. ADA requirements for WCAG 2.1 level AA and Section 508

    All calculators follow the ADA guidelines to meet accessibility guidelines WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508. We continue to refine our ADA support with this update. Over the past year all calculators have been tested and refined in our process of continual improvement of ADA support (often beyond what is required by the guidelines) this includes:

    • Table headers have been refined to ensure empty cells have the correct markup.
    • Menus and help refinements for improved keyboard navigation
    • Calculators with "more+" buttons now place focus on new entry when it is added calculator inputs
    • Deep scans of all calculators with:

      SortSite:
      https://www.powermapper.com/products/sortsite/checks/browser-compatibility/

      WebAim:
      https://wave.webaim.org/

      We will continue to monitor and update our software to maintain compliance and ensure any future compliance issues are resolved quickly. If you have a specific calculator on your site where you have a question please feel free to contact us.

  2. Improved Graphic Interface

    Improvements to the graphical user interface continue with this update.

    • Default maximum width 1800px. if viewing port is wide enough, calculator will now use more of the available horizontal space.

    • Improved side-by-side viewing for improved use of wide screens (note this option is ON by default, to turn it off please either contact support or include this line in your KJESiteSpecific.js file: KJE.parameters.set("USE_INPUT_SIDEBYSIDE",false);

      When this option is enabled and width of the calculator allows for two columns of 500px or more calculators with one graph and one input section use side-by-side viewing layout. The inputs will appear in a left column and the graph in a right column.

      Example of this option can be viewed here: Mortgage Payoff Trial Version

  3. SECURE Act 2.0 Changes

    The recent passage of the SECURE Act 2.0 includes some immediate changes to the calculations of many calculators. The foremost change was to the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) calculation for account owners. The table below shows the new RMD Ages now used by all RMD calculators. A new calculator has been added to specifically calculate when the first RMD is required. It can be found here: Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Year To Begin.

    SECURE 2.0 increases the age of Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for account owners:

    Secure 2.0 did not change how the RMD is calculated; it only changed the age that they start. These rules took effect January 1st, 2023.

    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Starting Age by Birthdate
    BirthdateAge*
    Account owners born on or before 6/30/194970 1/2*
    7/1/1949 through 12/31/205072*
    1/1/1951 through 12/31/196073*
    Account owners born on or after 1/1/196175*
    *Age of account owner as of 12/31 of the distribution year. This RMD chart only applies to the original account owner or a spouse who chooses to treat their inherited account as their own.

    Calculators Affected by new Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)Use this calculator to determine your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) as an account owner of a retirement account. This financial calculator will also look at potential future year's distribution requirements.
    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Current YearUse this calculator to determine your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) as an account owner of a retirement account for the current year.
    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Future ProjectionUse this calculator to create a projection of your future Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) as an owner of a qualified retirement account.
    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - with Stretch ProjectionUse this calculator to create a stretch projection for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) of a qualified retirement account.
    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Year To BeginUse this calculator to determine calculate when your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) must begin to avoid penalties. If distributions are required to have been started, it will also calculate the current year RMD.
    RMD & Stretch IRA CalculatorUse this calculator for a spouse beneficiary (assumes spouse rolls to own IRA) or owner's death was post 2019 and the beneficiary is a Designated Beneficiary.

    SECURE 2.0 Additional Catchup Contributions for employer retirement plans:

    The current calculators have an updated definition for changes that take place starting in 2025 for additional catch-up contributions for people ages 60 to 63. Below is the new definition that appears when the contribution limit appears in a calculator. Calculation changes, which impact retirement savings plans contribution amount, will be implemented as the changes go into effect. As the new rules are further clarified, it is expected that the 3/31/2023 update will included additional changes.

    Percent to contribute

    This is the percentage of your annual salary you contribute to your 401(k) plan each year. Your annual 401(k) contribution is subject to maximum limits established by the IRS. The annual maximum for 2023 is $22,500. If you are age 50 or over, a 'catch-up' provision allows you to contribute an additional $7,500 into your account. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 adds an additional catch-up provision starting in 2025. The current calculator does not include this new catch-up contribution. The new special catch-up contribution, when you are age 60 to 63, allows an additional contribution of $10,000 or 150% of the standard catch-up contribution limit from 2024 (whichever is higher). The $10,000 maximum is adjusted for inflation starting in 2026. Employer contributions do not count toward the IRS annual contribution limit.

    Employees classified as "Highly Compensated" may be subject to additional limits based on their employer's overall 401(k) participation. If you expect your salary to be $150,000 or more in 2023 or was $135,000 or more in 2022, you may need to contact your employer to see if these additional contribution limits apply to you.

  4. The definition for Rate of Return has been updated to include 2022.

    New definition:
    The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the types of investments you select. The Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500®) for the 10 years ending December 31st 2022, had an annual compounded rate of return of 12.6%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1, 1970 to December 31st 2022, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500®, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 10.7% (source: www.spglobal.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61% (June 1982 through June 1983). The lowest 12-month return was -43% (March 2008 to March 2009). Savings accounts at a financial institution may pay as little as 0.25% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.

    It is important to remember that these scenarios are hypothetical and that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that investment funds and/or investment companies may charge.

    New definition Spanish Definition:
    Es la tasa compuesta anual de rendimiento que usted prevé lograr con sus ahorros o inversiones. La tasa de rendimiento real depende en gran parte de los tipos de inversiones que usted escoja. En los 10 años que terminaron el 31 de diciembre de 2022, el Índice Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500®) tuvo una tasa compuesta anual de rendimiento de 12.6%, incluyendo la reinversión de los dividendos. Del 1o de enero de 1970 al 31 de diciembre de 2022, el promedio de la tasa compuesta anual de rendimiento de S&P 500®, incluyendo la reinversión de los dividendos, fue aproximadamente 10.7% (fuente: www.spglobal.com). Desde 1970, el mayor rendimiento en un período de 12 meses fue 61% (junio de 1982 a junio de 1983). El menor rendimiento en un período de 12 meses fue -43% (marzo de 2008 a marzo de 2009). Las cuentas de ahorro en una institución financiera pueden pagar tan poco como el 0.25%, o incluso menos, pero tienen un riesgo mucho menor de pérdida del capital.

    Es importante recordar que éstos son casos hipotéticos y que las tasas futuras de rendimiento no se pueden predecir con certeza, y que las inversiones que pagan mayores tasas de rendimiento generalmente están sujetas a mayor riesgo y volatilidad. La tasa real de rendimiento en las inversiones puede variar mucho a lo largo del tiempo, especialmente en inversiones a largo plazo. Esto incluye la potencial pérdida del capital de su inversión. No es posible invertir directamente en un índice, y la tasa compuesta de rendimiento que se menciona arriba no refleja cargos de ventas y otros gastos y honorarios que pueden cobrar los fondos de inversión y/o empresas de inversión.

    This affects the following 66 calculators:

    Calculator TypeNameHTML File Changed
     Auto CalculatorsLease vs. BuyBuyvsLease.html
     Business CalculatorsEquipment Buy vs. LeaseBizBuyvsLease.html
     Business Debt Consolidation CalculatorBizConsolidate.html
     Credit Cards and Debt ManagementConsolidation Loan Investment CalculatorInvestmentDebt.html
     Insurance CalculatorsVariable Annuity CalculatorAnnuity.html
     Comprehensive Life Insurance AnalysisEnhancedLifeIns.html
     Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal CalculatorHSAGoal.html
     Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings CalculatorHSASavings.html
     Human Life ValueHumanLifeValue.html
     Life Insurance CalculatorLifeInsurance.html
     Investment CalculatorsAnnual Rate of Return CalculatorAnnualReturn.html
     Lump Sum Annual Return CalculatorAnnualReturnAmount.html
     Compare Investment FeesCompareFees.html
     Mutual Fund Expense CalculatorFundExpense.html
     Future Value CalculatorFutureValue.html
     Lump Sum Future Value CalculatorFutureValueAmount.html
     Taxable vs. Tax Deferred vs. Tax Free InvestmentInvestCompare.html
      Taxable vs. Tax Deferred InvestmentsInvestCompare2.html
     Investment Savings and DistributionsInvestmentDistribution.html
     Investment DistributionsInvestmentDistribution2.html
     Investment LoanInvestmentLoan.html
     Investment ReturnsInvestmentReturn.html
     Investment Goal CalculatorInvestmentVariables.html
     Internal Rate of Return (IRR) CalculatorIRRReturn.html
     Present Value CalculatorPresentValue.html
     Lump Sum Present Value CalculatorPresentValueAmount.html
     Personal Economic Recovery CalculatorRecoverTime.html
     Annual Stock Option GrantsStockGrants.html
     Stock Option CalculatorStockOptions.html
     Mortgage CalculatorsHome Rent vs. Buy CalculatorMortgageRentvsBuy.html
     Retirement Savings and PlanningHow Important is Social Security?NoSocial.html
     Pension Plan Retirement OptionsPensionOptions.html
     Traditional IRA CalculatorRegularIRA.html
     401(k) CalculatorRetire401k.html
     403(b) Savings CalculatorRetire403b.html
     457 Savings CalculatorRetire457.html
     72(t) Distribution ImpactRetire72Alt.html
     Beneficiary Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)RetireBeneficiary.html
     Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)RetireDistrib.html
     How long will my retirement savings last?RetirementDistribution.html
     Retirement Income CalculatorRetirementIncome.html
     Retirement Nestegg CalculatorRetirementNestegg.html
     Retirement Planner CalculatorRetirementPlan.html
     Retirement Pension Planner CalculatorRetirementPlan3.html
     Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings CalculatorRetirementPlan4.html
     Retirement Shortfall CalculatorRetireShort.html
     Individual 401(k) Savings CalculatorRetireSolo401k.html
     401(k) Spend It or Save It CalculatorRollover401k.html
     Roth IRA CalculatorRothIRA.html
     Roth IRA Conversion CalculatorRothTransfer.html
     Roth vs. Traditional IRA CalculatorRothvsRegular.html
     Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k) CalculatorRothvsTraditional401k.html
     RMD & Stretch IRA CalculatorStretchIRA.html
     Savings CalculatorsCollege Savings CalculatorCollegeSavings.html
     Compare Savings Rates CalculatorCompareSavings.html
     Compounding and Your Return CalculatorCompoundInterest.html
     Compound Savings CalculatorCompoundSavings.html
     Savings Distribution CalculatorDistribSavings.html
     Emergency Savings CalculatorEmergency.html
     Lunch Savings CalculatorLunchSaver.html
     Cool Million CalculatorMillionaire.html
     Savings Goals CalculatorSavings.html
     Savings, Taxes, and Inflation CalculatorSavingsVariables.html
     Benefit of Spending Less CalculatorSpendLess.html
     Vice Savings CalculatorViceSaver.html
     Don't Delay Your Savings!WaitCost.html
    For Canadian Calculators the definition for Rate of Return has been updated to use 2022 returns.:

    Rate of return

    The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the type of investments you select. For example, the total return including dividends of the S&P/TSX Composite Index for the 10 year period from December 31, 2012 through December 31, 2022 was 7.6% (source spindices.com). Savings accounts at a bank or credit union may pay as little as 2% or less. It is important to remember that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment.

  5. The definition for Inflation and Expected Inflation Rate have been updated to include CPI data from 2022.

    The CPI-U for the 12 months ending October 31st 2022 was reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as 7.7% (the annualized rate), higher than previous years with enough change to affect the long term average. It increaed from 2.9% to 3.0%. The new definition now reads:

    This is what you expect for the average long-term inflation rate. A common measure of inflation in the U.S. is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). From 1925 through 2022 the CPI has a long-term average of 3.0% annually. Over the last 40 years the highest CPI recorded was 13.5% in 1980. For the 12 months ending October 31st 2022 the CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was 7.7% as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    For Spanish the definition now reads as:

    Es la tasa de inflación que usted prevé como promedio a largo plazo. Una medida común de inflación en Estados Unidos es el Índice de precios al consumidor (CPI por sus siglas en inglés). De 1925 a 2022 el CPI tiene un promedio a largo plazo del 3.0% anual. En los últimos 40 años el CPI más alto fue 13.5% en 1980. En el 2022, el último año completo disponible, el CPI fue 7.7% anual, según La Oficina de Estadìsticas Laborales o Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS - por sus siglas en inglès).

    This affects the following 25 calculators (and all associated Spanish versions):

    Calculator TypeNameHTML File Changed
     Insurance CalculatorsDisability InsuranceDisability.html
     Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal CalculatorHSAGoal.html
     Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings CalculatorHSASavings.html
     Human Life ValueHumanLifeValue.html
     Life Insurance CalculatorLifeInsurance.html
     Long Term Care CalculatorLongtermCare.html
     Investment CalculatorsInvestment Savings and DistributionsInvestmentDistribution.html
     Investment DistributionsInvestmentDistribution2.html
     Investment ReturnsInvestmentReturn.html
     Investment Goal CalculatorInvestmentVariables.html
     Personal Economic Recovery CalculatorRecoverTime.html
     Inflationary MillionairesInflationMillionaire.html
     Inflation and Consumer Prices CalculatorInflationPrice.html
     Inflation - Historic Impact on InvestmentsInflationHistory.html
     Mortgage CalculatorsHome Rent vs. Buy CalculatorMortgageRentvsBuy.html
     Retirement Savings and PlanningHow Important is Social Security?NoSocial.html
     How long will my retirement savings last?RetirementDistribution.html
     Retirement Income CalculatorRetirementIncome.html
     Retirement Nestegg CalculatorRetirementNestegg.html
     Retirement Planner CalculatorRetirementPlan.html
     Retirement Pension Planner CalculatorRetirementPlan3.html
     Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings CalculatorRetirementPlan4.html
     Retirement Shortfall CalculatorRetireShort.html
     Social Security Benefit CalculatorSocialSecurity.html
     Company Stock Distribution Analysis CalculatorStockRollover401k.html
     Savings CalculatorsCool Million CalculatorMillionaire.html
     Savings Goal CalculatorSavings.html
     Savings, Taxes, and Inflation CalculatorSavingsVariables.html

  6. Social Security Calculations

    Calculations and definitions updated for 2023. The calculations use the 2023 FICA income limit of $160,200 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $43,524 ($3,627 per month) for a single person and 1.5 times this amount for a married couple. These are the benefit amounts the age of full retirement, delaying retirement beyond full retirement age can increase the benefit. Please see https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2023.pdf for more information.

    These changes affect the following calculators (and associated Spanish versions):

    The definitions of Social Security in each of these calculators has been updated to the following:

    Social Security is based on a sliding scale depending on your income, how long you work and at what age you retire. Social Security benefits automatically increase each year based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. Including a spouse increases your Social Security benefits by 1.5 times your individual estimated benefit. Please note that this calculator assumes that only one spouse works. Benefits could be different if your spouse worked and earned a benefit higher than one half of your benefit. If you are a married couple, and both spouses work, you may need to run the calculation twice – once for each spouse and their respective income. This calculator provides only an estimate of your benefits.

    The calculations use the 2023 FICA income limit of $160,200 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $43,524 ($3,627 per month) for a single person and 1.5 times this amount for a married couple. To receive the maximum benefit would require earning the maximum FICA income for nearly your entire career. You would also need to begin receiving benefits at your full retirement age of 66 or 67 (depending on your birthdate). This calculator rounds the age you can receive full Social Security benefits to the next highest full year. If your birthdate is between 1955 and 1959 your actual full retirement age for Social Security is 66 plus two months for each year after 1955. Your actual benefit may be lower or higher depending on your work history and the complete compensation rules used by Social Security.

    For Spanish versions:

    El Seguro Social está basado en una escala móvil en base a sus ingresos, a cuánto tiempo trabaja y a qué edad se jubila. Los beneficios del Seguro Social aumentan automáticamente todos los años en base a los aumentos del Índice de Precios al Consumidor. El incluir a un cónyuge aumenta sus beneficios del Seguro Social en 1.5 veces el cálculo de su beneficio individual. Note que esta calculadora asume que sólo uno de los cónyuges trabaja. Los beneficios podrían ser diferentes si su cónyuge ha trabajado y ganado un beneficio que es más de la mitad de su beneficio. En el caso de un matrimonio en el que ambos cónyuges trabajan, podría tener que hacer el cálculo dos veces - una por cada cónyuge con su respectivo ingreso. Esta calculadora sólo provee un cálculo aproximado de sus beneficios.

    En las calculaciones se utiliza el límite de ingreso 2023 FICA (Ley de la Contribución Federal al Seguro Social) de $160,200 con un beneficio anual máximo del Seguro Social de $43,524 ($3,627 por mes) para una persona soltera, y esa cantidad multiplicada por 1.5 para un matrimonio. Para recibir el beneficio máximo, usted tendría que haber ganado el salario máximo FICA por casi toda su carrera. También tendría que comenzar a recibir beneficios a su plena edad de jubilación de 66 ó 67 años (dependiendo de su fecha de nacimiento). Esta calculadora redondea su plena edad de jubilación para recibir beneficios del Seguro Social al siguiente año completo. Si su fecha de nacimiento es entre 1955 y 1959, el Seguro Social considera que su plena edad de jubilación es 66 más dos meses por cada año después de 1954. Su beneficio real podría ser menor o mayor, dependiendo de su historial de trabajo y las reglas completas de compensación que usa el Seguro Social.

  7. 2023 Federal Tax Rates

    The tax table has been updated on the following calculators and all associated Spanish versions (replacing the 2022 Federal Tax Table).

    Use the ‘Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income’ table to assist you in estimating your federal tax rate.
    Filing Status and Federal Income Tax Rates on Taxable Income for 2023*
    Tax RateMarried Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er)SingleHead of HouseholdMarried Filing Separately
    10%$0 - $22,000$0 - $11,000$0 - $15,700$0 - $11,000
    12%$22,000 - $89,450$11,000 - $44,725$15,700 - $59,850$11,000 - $44,725
    22%$89,450 - $190,750$44,725 - $95,375$59,850 - $95,350$44,725 - $95,375
    24%$190,750 - $364,200$95,375 - $182,100$95,350 - $182,100$95,375 - $182,100
    32%$364,200 - $462,500$182,100 - $231,250$182,100 - $231,250$182,100 - $231,250
    35%$462,500 - $693,750$231,250 - $578,125$231,250 - $578,125$231,250 - $346,875
    37%Over  $693,750Over  $578,125Over  $578,125Over  $346,875
    *Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2022 taxes. Use only to figure 2023 estimates. Source: Rev. Proc. 2022-45
    Standard Deduction for 2023 Federal Income Tax
    Filing StatusStandard Deduction
    Married Filing Joint$27,700
    Qualified Widow(er)$27,700
    Single$13,850
    Heads of Household$20,800
    Married Filing Separately$13,850

    For Spanish versions: Puede utilizar la siguiente tabla para ayudarle a determinar su actual tasa de impuesto.

    Estado Personal y Tasa Contributivas 2023*
    Tasa ContributivaCasado rindiendo juntos o ViudoSolteroJefe de familiaCasados declarando separadamente
    10%$0 - $22,000$0 - $11,000$0 - $15,700$0 - $11,000
    12%$22,000 - $89,450$11,000 - $44,725$15,700 - $59,850$11,000 - $44,725
    22%$89,450 - $190,750$44,725 - $95,375$59,850 - $95,350$44,725 - $95,375
    24%$190,750 - $364,200$95,375 - $182,100$95,350 - $182,100$95,375 - $182,100
    32%$364,200 - $462,500$182,100 - $231,250$182,100 - $231,250$182,100 - $231,250
    35%$462,500 - $693,750$231,250 - $578,125$231,250 - $578,125$231,250 - $346,875
    37%Más de $693,750Más de $578,125Más de $578,125Más de $346,875
    *Cuidado: No utilice estas tasas contributivas para computar los impuestos del 2022. Solo utilizar para calcular estimados para el 2023.

    NOTE: The actual tax calculators will be updated at the end of the tax season, in the 3/31/2023 update.

  8. Health Savings Account (HSA) Calculators

    Have been finalized for 2023. All calculators were updated to indicate the new 2023 amounts. Income tax brackets and rates were updated to 2023. This includes the following:

    This table shows the limits for HSA's in 2023.

    Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Contribution and Limits
    20232022Change
    HSA Contribution LimitSingle: $3,850
    Family: $7,750
    Single: $3,650
    Family: $7,300
    Single: +$200
    Family: +$450
    HSA catch-up contributions*$1,000$1,000No change, not indexed to inflation
    HDHP minimum deductibleSingle: $1,500
    Family: $3,000
    Single: $1,400
    Family: $2,800
    Self-only: +$100
    Family: +$200
    HDHP maximum out-of-pocket**Single: $7,500
    Family: $15,000
    Single: $7,050
    Family: $14,100
    Single: +$450
    Family: +$900
    *Catch-up contributions can be made anytime during the year in which the participant turns 55.
    **This includes deductible amount, co-payments and other non-premium payments.

    This affects the following calculators:

  9. Self-Employment Tax Calculator (TaxSelfEmployment.html):

    Has been updated 2023 tax rules. This calculator is for 2023 tax calculations for taxes filed in April 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations, but there have been no additional input and output fields. The calculations use the 2023 FICA income limit of $160,200. (Note: the 2022 version of this calculator for 2022 taxes which are filed in April 2023 is available at this link 2022 Self-Employment Tax Calculator.)

  10. 1040 Tax Estimator (Tax1040.html):

    Has been updated for changes in 2022. This is the final version of the 1040 tax form for 2022. (Note: the 2023 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2023 which is for 2023 taxes which are filed in April 2024.)

    This update includes: removal of the $300 ($600 married filing jointly) charitable cash deduction for those do not itemize their taxes.

  11. Simple Federal Tax Calculator This calculator has been finalized for the 2022. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. (Note: the 2023 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2023 which is for 2023 taxes which are filed in April 2024.)

  12. U.S. Easy Tax Estimator Formally the "1040EZ Tax Form Calculator" (TaxEZ1040.html):

    This calculator has been finalized for the 2022. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. (Note: the 2023 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2023 which is for 2023 taxes which are filed in April 2024.)

  13. Marginal and Effective Tax Rates (TaxMargin.html):

    This calculator has been finalized for the 2022. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. (Note: the 2023 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2023 which is for 2023 taxes which are filed in April 2024.)

  14. Charitable Giving Tax Savings Calculator (CharitableTaxSavings.html):

    Has been updated for changes in 2022. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2023 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2023 for 2023 taxes which are filed in April 2024.

  15. 72(t) Calculator (Retire72T.html), 72(t) Distributions Impact (Retire72TAlt.html):

    The definitions have been updated and maximum amount allowed to be entered as the reasonable interest rate field has been increased to accomidate recent interest rate increases. The current definitions is as follows:

    Distribution interest rate

    In January of 2022, Notice 2022-6 specified a change to what is considered an acceptable interest rate when calculating distributions. Previously the rule set the maximum rate at 120% of the Federal Mid-Term rate. The new rule makes 5% the maximum unless the 120% of the Federal Mid-Term exceeds that amount. The Federal Mid-Term rate to use can be from either of the two months immediately preceding the month in which the distribution begins.

    For January 2023, 120% of the Federal Mid-Term rate 4.62%. Click here for more information about Federal Interest rates.

    It is important to note that the associated law that created 72(t)/(q) distributions did not define what was to be considered a reasonable interest rate. As such, the guidance from the IRS generally flows from the concept that they will not allow people to circumvent the requirement of substantially equal periodic payments (SEPP) throughout your lifetime by using an unreasonably high interest rate.

  16. Individual 401(k) Contribution Comparison (Individual401kContribution.html):

    This calculator has been updated for 2023. Contribution limits have increased to $66,000 per year. The catch-up amount was increaed to $7,500. Definitions and information have been updated to reflect the calculator is current for 2023. s

  17. Individual 401(k) Savings Calculator (RetireSolo401k.html):

    This calculator has been updated for 2023, 401(k) contribution maximum increased $1,000 to $22,500. The total defined benefit contribution limit has increased to $66,000. The catch-up amount was increaed to $7,500. Definitions and information have been updated to reflect the calculator is current for 2023. The new maximum annual contribution is:

    Maximum annual contribution

    This is the maximum amount you are allowed to contribute to your Individual 401(k) account per year. In 2023, the maximum contribution to an Individual 401(k) is $66,000 for individuals under 50, and for individuals age 50 and over there is an additional $7,500 catch-up contribution. Self-employment income of $230,517 or more is required to qualify for the maximum contribution in 2023.

    If you earn less than $230,517 in 2023, your maximum is calculated as follows: First, as the employee, you are able to contribute up to $22,500 in 2023 to your Individual 401(k) or 100% of your self-employment income, whichever is less. For individuals age 50 or over, an additional $7,500 catch-up contribution increases this portion of your contribution to $30,000, but is still limited to no more than 100% of your earned income. Second, you are allowed employer contributions - even though self-employed people are in-fact their own employee. Employer contributions, for the self-employed, are limited to an additional 25% of adjusted net business profits, up to the maximum total amount allowed per year.

    It is important to note that you may be subject to additional contribution limitations if you participate in an additional retirement program through another employer. For 2023, total retirement plan contributions are limited to $66,000 or 100% of your total compensation for the year ($73,500 if age 50 or older). This includes contributions to your Individual 401(k) as well as any other employer plan. It also includes profit matching and employer contributions. Contributions to a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA are not included in this limit. Catch-up contributions for individuals over 50 are not included in this limit.

  18. Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck Calculator (RetirePayrollSavings.html, Spanish: SPRetirementPayrollSavings.html, RetirementPayrollSavings2.html):

    The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2023 maximum contribution limits of $22,500 annually for those under 50 and $30,000 annually for those 50 and older. The Payroll withholding information has also been updated to 2023 rules and rates.

  19. Payroll and withholding calculators

    The Payroll withholding information has been updated to 2023 rules and rates.

    This affects the following calculators:

    2023 Payroll and Withholding Calculators
    HTML File ChangedName
    Payroll Deduction Calculator with 457 ContributionsUse this calculator to help you determine the impact of changing your payroll deductions.
    Payroll Deductions CalculatorUse this calculator to help you determine your net paycheck. This calculator uses the redesigned W-4 created to comply with the elimination of exemptions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
    Payroll Deductions Calculator W-4 with ExemptionsThis calculator uses the W-4 with exemptions that was used before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) compliant version was available. It is largely obsolete, but may be used if an employee has an older version W-4 filed with their employer (new W-4's will not use this version).
    Payroll Deductions Comparison CalculatorUse this calculator to help you determine the impact of changing your payroll deductions. This calculator uses the redesigned W-4 created to comply with the elimination of exemptions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
    Payroll Flexible Spending Account (FSA) CalculatorUse this calculator to see how participating in Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions can help you pay less tax, and increase your net take home pay.
    Payroll Hourly Paycheck CalculatorUse this calculator to help you determine your paycheck for hourly wages.
    Payroll Net to Gross CalculatorDetermine the gross paycheck needed to provide a required net amount.
    401(k) Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck CalculatorUse this calculator to see how increasing your contributions to a 401(k) plan can affect your paycheck as well as your retirement.
    457 Plan Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck CalculatorUse this calculator to see how increasing your contributions to a 457 plan can affect your paycheck as well as your retirement.
    Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck CalculatorUse this calculator to see how increasing your contributions to a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan can affect your paycheck as well as your retirement.
    Should my spouse work?This calculator is designed to help you see the financial impact of having either one or two incomes for your household.
    Cheque deducciones y retencionesUtilice esta calculadora para ver los cambios en el cheque de pago con diferentes deducciones y retenciones.
    Efectos de sus Aportaciones a su Jubilación sobre su Cheque de PagaUtilice esta calculadora para ver el impacto que tiene sobre su cheque de paga y su jubilación el aumentar sus aportaciones al plan 401(k), 403(b) o 457.

    1. New 2023 Withholding tables
    2. 401(k)/403(b) limits are $22,500 under 50, $30,000 for 50 and over
    3. Social Security tax (2023 earned income maximum of $160,200 with employee rate 6.2%).
    4. FICA maximum $9,932.40 for 2023
    5. Allowances amount is $4300 in 2023 (used only on pre-2020 W-4 calculators no change)
    6. Additional Medicare Tax withholdings of 0.9% for earned income above $200,000. No change for 2023, this is not indexed for inflation.
    7. Flexible Spending Account for Medical maximum is $3050 ($200 change for 2023)

    Definition updates as follows:

    Year-to-date earnings

    Your current year gross earnings that were subject to FICA taxes (Social Security tax and Medicare tax). This total should not include the current payroll period or any income from other sources or employers. We use this amount to determine if you are required to have Social Security tax or additional Medicare tax withheld for the current payroll period. Typically, this is your gross earnings minus employer paid health insurance and any Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions. In 2023, year-to-date earnings is not required or used for incomes under $160,200 per year, or if your current year-to-date earnings plus your current payroll does not exceed $160,200.

    Social Security tax

    For 2023, Social Security tax is calculated as your gross earnings times 6.2%. For 2023, incomes over $160,200 that have already had the maximum Social Security tax of $9932.40 withheld will not have additional withholding. Please note that if you have other wages or employers this calculator does not make any assumptions as to the total Social Security tax withheld for the current year other than the actual inputs for this calculator. This tax is also referred to as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (FICA OASDI).

    Federal tax withholding calculations

    2023 Federal income tax withholding calculation:

    1. Multiply taxable gross wages by the number of pay periods per year to compute your annual wage.
    2. Subtract $12,900 for Married, otherwise subtract $8,600 for Single or Head of Household from your computed annual wage.
    3. Calculate your annual tax by the IRS provided tables. If you have checked "two jobs or spouse works" alternative tax tables provide by the IRA are used to accommodate the second income.
    4. Subtract the dependent tax credit total from the computed annual tax.
    5. Divide the amount of tax by the number of pay periods per year to arrive at the amount of Federal tax withholding to be deducted per pay period.
    Single Withholding Rates 2023*
    Annual taxable income between these amountsAnnual withholdingWithhold additional % of income over this amount
    $0 - $5,250$0.00 
    $5,250 - $16,250$0.00plus 10% of income over $5,250
    $16,250 - $49,975$1,100.00plus 12% of income over $16,250
    $49,975 - $100,625$5,147.00plus 22% of income over $49,975
    $100,625 - $187,350$16,290.00plus 24% of income over $100,625
    $187,350 - $236,500$37,104.00plus 32% of income over $187,350
    $236,500 - $583,375$52,832.00plus 35% of income over $236,500
    $583,375 - (no limit)$174,238.25plus 37% of income over $583,375
    *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2023
    Married Withholding Rates *
    Annual taxable income between these amountsAnnual withholdingWithhold additional % of income over this amount
    $0 - $14,800$0.00 
    $14,800 - $36,800$0.00plus 10% of income over $14,800
    $36,800 - $104,250$2,200.00plus 12% of income over $36,800
    $104,250 - $205,550$10,294.00plus 22% of income over $104,250
    $205,550 - $379,000$32,580.00plus 24% of income over $205,550
    $379,000 - $477,300$74,208.00plus 32% of income over $379,000
    $477,300 - $708,550$105,664.00plus 35% of income over $477,300
    $708,550 - (no limit)$186,601.50plus 37% of income over $708,550
    *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2023
    Head of Household Withholding Rates *
    Annual taxable income between these amountsAnnual withholdingWithhold additional % of income over this amount
    $0 - $12,200$0.00 
    $12,200 - $27,900$0.00plus 10% of income over $12,200
    $27,900 - $72,050$1,570.00plus 12% of income over $27,900
    $72,050 - $107,550$6,868.00plus 22% of income over $72,050
    $107,550 - $194,300$14,678.00plus 24% of income over $107,550
    $194,300 - $243,450$35,498.00plus 32% of income over $194,300
    $243,450 - $590,300$51,226.00plus 35% of income over $243,450
    $590,300 - (no limit)$172,623.50plus 37% of income over $590,300
    *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2023

  20. College Savings (CollegeSavings.html, SPCollegeSavings.html (Spanish) ):

    The definition for tuition, room and board, and education cost inflation have been updated to include the average costs for the 2022-23 school year. The defaults have also been changed to reflect the new average cost for the 2022-23 school year and the average cost increases for tuition and room and board. The new information is show below:

    Annual tuition

    The current estimated cost of one year of tuition and books. This amount should be per child and be specific to the school they may be interested in attending. The average published costs of college for the 2022-23 school year (including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses) as reported by the College Board:

    U.S. Undergraduate College Costs for 2022-23 School Year
    Source: College Board's 2022 Trends in College Pricing, www.collegeboard.com
    College Type Tuition & FeesAdditional Expenses*TotalChange from 2019-20
    Public 4-Year (in-state tuition)$10,940$17,000$27,9401.8%
    Public 4-Year (out-state tuition)$28,240$17,000$45,2402.2%
    Private 4-Year$39,400$18,170$57,5703.5%
    *This includes room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses.

    For the purposes of this calculator all expenses are assumed to be due at the end of the year.

    Education cost inflation

    This is the percentage that you expect educational costs to increase per year. Data provided by The College Board's "Trends in College Pricing 2022" reported tuition and fees increased approximately 4.8% annually over the past 30 years. 2022 saw a smaller increase of approximately 2%.

  21. 403(b) Savings Calculator (Retire403b.html), 403(b) Savings Calculator without Employer Match (Retire403bNoMatch.html), Calculadora de Ahorros 403(b) (SPRetire403b.html):

    The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2023 maximum contribution limits of $22,500 annually for those under 50 and $30,000 annually for those 50 and older.

  22. 457 Savings Calculator (Retire457.html): The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2023 maximum contribution limits of $22,500 annually for those under 50 and $30,000 annually for those 50 and older.

  23. 401(k) Calculator (Retire401k.html), 401(k) Savings With Profit Sharing (Retire401kProfitShare.html), Calculadora de Ahorros 401(k) (SPRetire403b.html) :

    The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2023 maximum contribution limits of $22,500 annually for those under 50 and $30,000 annually for those 50 and older. The limitation used in the definition of highly compensated employee increased from $130,000 in 2023 to $135,000 for 2023.

  24. Roth (after-tax) Account or Pre-Tax Account? (RothvsPreTaxAccount.html):

    The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2023 maximum contribution limits of $22,500 annually for those under 50 and $30,000 annually for those 50 and older.

  25. Estate Tax Planning Calculator (EstatePlan.html, SPEstatePlan.html):

    The exemption amount has been increased to $12,920,000. This is $860,000 more 2023's $12,060,000. There was no change in the estate tax rate. The annual gift exclusion increased to $17,000 from $16,000.

  26. Roth IRA Calculator (RothIRA.html), Traditional IRA Calculator (RegularIRA.html), Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA Calculator (RothvsRegular.html):

    These calculators have been updated to 2023 phase out ranges. The maximum annual contribution is $6,500 per individual under 50 and $7,500 per individual over 50. These changes include updates to the calculation module as well as the definitions and the report.

    The tables and text below has been updated:

    Roth IRA 2023 Contribution Phaseout
    Tax Filing StatusIncome Phase-Out Range
    Married filing jointly or head of household$218,000 to $228,000
    Single$138,000 - $153,000
    Married filing separately$0 - $10,000
    2023 Traditional IRA Deduction Phase-Out Ranges
    Tax Filing StatusIncome Phase-Out Range
    Married filing jointly$116,000 - $136,000
    Single, Head of Household or Married Filing Separately (and have not lived with spouse for last year)*$73,000 - $83,000
    Married filing separately*$0 - $10,000
    Married filing jointly (spouse has employer plan, IRA owner does not)**$218,000 - $228,000

    *For the purposes of this calculator, we assume you are not "Married filing separately".

    **This calculator does not account for the special situation where your spouse has an employer-sponsored retirement plan but you do not.