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The quarterly update for 12/31/2024 is a large update, affecting every calculator. The majority of the changes affect the functionality of the calculations, updating them to 2025 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.
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: 9/30/2024 Update.
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All calculators follow the ADA guidelines to meet accessibility guidelines WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508. 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. 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:
There have been minor updates to improve the readability of some of the explainations regarding IRS notices and the SECURE Act 2.0. Note that the calculators have used the new rules since Q1 2023. This update does not impact RMD calculations. changes were limited to definitions and the calculation notes.
| 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. |
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| Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Current Year | Use 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 Projection | Use 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 Projection | Use this calculator to create a stretch projection for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) of a qualified retirement account. |
| Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) - Year To Begin | Use 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 Calculator | Use this calculator to create a stretch projection for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) of a qualified retirement account. |
Calculation notes have been updated to note that 2024 IRS Notices have been included in the calcaulator. The IRS Notices from 2024 did not impact the calculations of the Account Owner RMD.
This calculator has been updated for 2024 to include 'SECURE 2.0' and IRS Notices from 2023 and 2024. 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.
| Birthdate | Age* |
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| Account owners born on or before 6/30/1949 | 70 1/2* |
| 7/1/1949 through 12/31/1950 | 72* |
| 1/1/1951 through 12/31/1959 | 73* |
| Account owners born on or after 1/1/1960 | 75* |
| *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. | |
The CARES Act of 2020 provided a temporary waiver of RMDs. The RMD waiver is for retirement plans and accounts for 2020. This includes direct contribution plans such as 401k, 403b, 457b plans and IRAs. RMDs were also waived for IRA owners who turned 70 1/2 in 2019 and were required to take an RMD by April 1, 2020.
If you have RMD questions, please consult with your own tax advisor regarding your specific situation. If you are under 75 and this RMD is from a 403(b) plan, you may not be required to take distributions on the balance in your account before 1987 until you reach age 75. You may need to contact a financial planner or CPA to determine if this exception applies to your RMD.
IMPORTANT! This calculator has been updated for the Secure 2.0 (2022), SECURE Act of 2019 and the CARES Act of 2020 and IRS Notices regarding these acts from 2023 and 2024. Future IRS published procedures may have an impact on enforcement and interpretation of these Acts.
| Beneficiary Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) - Spouse Inherited IRA | Use this calculator to determine the Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) as a spouse beneficiary electing not to treat the inherited IRA as his/her own. |
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| Beneficiary Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) - Spouse Inherited IRA | Use this calculator to determine the Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) as a spouse beneficiary electing not to treat the inherited IRA as his/her own. |
The life expectancy definition was updated to reflect the new IRS 2024 proposed rule. The original IRS method for life expectancy calculations of Spouse Inherited RMDs was to always use the Single Lifetime Table. The new rule now uses the Uniform Lifetime Table for accounts where the account owner was born in 1951 or after. Using the Uniform Lifetime Table increases the calculated life expectancy and reduces the RMD.
Life expectancy is determined using the Single Life Expectancy table for original account owners born before 1951 and the Uniform Life Expectancy table for original account owners born in 1951 or after. The age used to lookup life expectancy from the tables is the spouse beneficiary's age on December 31st. The first year RMD for a spouse beneficiary is the year following the owner's death unless the original account owner died before RMDs were required. In this case the first RMD for the spouse beneficiary is the year that the original account owner would have attained the age for RMDs to begin. In all future years, once RMDs have begun, the remaining life expectancy is 'recalculated' each year based on the spouse beneficiary's age as of December 31st of that calendar year.
Another option a spouse beneficiary can elect is to take an inherited account and treat it as his or her own. In this case, no distributions are required until the year in which the spouse reaches age 75 (or 70 1/2 if born before 7/1/1949, 72 if 7/1/1949 to 12/31/1951, 73 if born 1/1/1951 to 1/1/1960). This calculator will always assume that a spouse does not wish to treat an inherited IRA as their own.
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 and the 2026 Roth contribution requirement for high income individuals. Below is the new definition that appears when the contribution limit appears in a calculator. Calculation changes have been made to allow the higher catch-up limits. The Roth requirement changes will be scheduled for 2026 as the new rules are further clarified by pending IRS rule finalization and clarification.
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 2025 is $23,500. 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 increases the catch-up contribution beginning in 2025 for individuals age 60 to 63. For 2025, this is $11,250 instead of $7,500. Beginning in 2026 catch-up contributions must be made as Roth contributions for individuals making more than $145,000 (adjusted for inflation) in the previous year. The current calculator does not include the the impact of the Roth requirement which is subject to pending IRS rule finalization and clarification.
Employees classified as 'Highly Compensated' (those employees who either earn over $160,000 in 2025 or own more than 5% of the company) may be subject to a lower annual contribution limit due to the rate of participation of Non-highly Compensated employees versus Highly Compensated employees during the year.
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 2024, had an annual compounded rate of return of 14.9%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1, 1970 to December 31st 2024, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500®, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 11.2% (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 pay 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.
For Spanish the definition now reads as:
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 2024, el Índice Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500®) tuvo una tasa compuesta anual de rendimiento de 14.9%, incluyendo la reinversión de los dividendos. Del 1o de enero de 1970 al 31 de diciembre de 2023, el promedio de la tasa compuesta anual de rendimiento de S&P 500®, incluyendo la reinversión de los dividendos, fue aproximadamente 11.2% (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:
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, 2014 through December 31, 2024 was 8.7% (source www.spglobal.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.
The CPI-U for the 12 months ending October 31st, 2024 was reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as 3.1% (the annualized rate), not a large of enought change to affect the long term average. The long-term average remains 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 2024 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 2024 the CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was 3.2% 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 2024 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 2024, el último año completo disponible, el CPI fue 3.2% 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):
Calculations and definitions updated for 2025. The calculations use the 2025 FICA income limit of $176,100 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $48,216 ($4,018 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/colafacts2025.pdf for more information.
These changes affect the following calculators (and associated Spanish versions):
| Name | HTML File Changed |
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| Social Security Benefit Calculator | SocialSecurity.html |
| How important is Social Security? | NoSocial.html |
| Retirement Planner Calculator | RetirementPlan.html |
| Retirement Pension Planner Calculator | RetirementPlan3.html |
| Retirement Nestegg Calculator | RetirementNestegg.html |
| Retirement Income Calculator | RetirementNumber.html |
| Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings Calculator | RetirementPlan4.html |
| Retirement Planner with Taxes for a Deferred Retirement Savings Plan | RetirementPlan5.html |
| Quickly determine if your retirement plan is on track - and learn how to keep it there. | RetirementPlan6.html |
| Retirement Planner for Two Working Spouses | RetirementPlanTwoIncomes.html |
| Planner for Two Working Spouses with Different Retirements | RetirementPlanWorkingSpouses.html |
| Beneficios del Seguro Social | SPSocialSecurity.html |
| ¿Cuán importante es el Seguro Social? | SPNoSocial.html |
| Planificador para Jubilación | SPRetirementPlan.html |
| Planificador de Retiro | SPRetirementPlan3.html |
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 2025 FICA income limit of $176,100 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $48,216 ($4,018 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 in 1955 through 1959 your actual full retirement age for Social Security is 66 plus two months for each year after 1954. 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 2025 FICA (Ley de la Contribución Federal al Seguro Social) de $176,100 con un beneficio anual máximo del Seguro Social de $48,216 ($4,018 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.
The tax table has been updated on the following calculators and all associated Spanish versions (replacing the 2024 Federal Tax Table).
| Tax Rate | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) | Single | Head of Household | Married Filing Separately |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 - $23,850 | $0 - $11,925 | $0 - $17,000 | $0 - $11,925 |
| 12% | $23,850 - $96,950 | $11,925 - $48,475 | $17,000 - $64,850 | $11,925 - $48,475 |
| 22% | $96,950 - $206,700 | $48,475 - $103,350 | $64,850 - $103,350 | $48,475 - $103,350 |
| 24% | $206,700 - $394,600 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 |
| 32% | $394,600 - $501,050 | $197,300 - $250,525 | $197,300 - $250,500 | $197,300 - $250,525 |
| 35% | $501,050 - $751,600 | $250,525 - $626,350 | $250,500 - $626,350 | $250,525 - $375,800 |
| 37% | Over $751,600 | Over $626,350 | Over $626,350 | Over $375,800 |
| *Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2024 taxes. Use only to figure 2025 estimates. Source: Rev. Proc. 2024-40 | ||||
| Filing Status | Standard Deduction |
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| Married Filing Joint | $30,000 |
| Qualified Surviving Spouse | $30,000 |
| Single | $15,000 |
| Heads of Household | $22,500 |
| Married Filing Separately | $15,000 |
For Spanish versions:
| Tasa Contributiva | Casado rindiendo juntos o Viudo | Soltero | Jefe de familia | Casados declarando separadamente |
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| 10% | $0 - $23,850 | $0 - $11,925 | $0 - $17,000 | $0 - $11,925 |
| 12% | $23,850 - $96,950 | $11,925 - $48,475 | $17,000 - $64,850 | $11,925 - $48,475 |
| 22% | $96,950 - $206,700 | $48,475 - $103,350 | $64,850 - $103,350 | $48,475 - $103,350 |
| 24% | $206,700 - $394,600 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 | $103,350 - $197,300 |
| 32% | $394,600 - $501,050 | $197,300 - $250,525 | $197,300 - $250,500 | $197,300 - $250,525 |
| 35% | $501,050 - $751,600 | $250,525 - $626,350 | $250,500 - $626,350 | $250,525 - $375,800 |
| 37% | Más de $751,600 | Más de $626,350 | Más de $626,350 | Más de $375,800 |
| *Cuidado: No utilice estas tasas contributivas para computar los impuestos del 2024. Solo utilizar para calcular estimados para el 2025. | ||||
NOTE: The actual tax calculators will be updated at the end of the tax season, in the 3/31/2025 update.
Have been finalized for 2025. All calculators were updated to indicate the new 2025 amounts. Income tax brackets and rates were updated to 2025. The calculators allow you to choose 2024 if you need to calculate for the previous year.
This table shows the limits for HSA's in 2025.
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| HSA Contribution Limit | Single: $4,300 Family: $8,550 | Single: $4,150 Family: $8,300 | Single: +$150 Family: +$250 |
| HSA catch-up contributions* | $1,000 | $1,000 | No change, not indexed to inflation |
| HDHP minimum deductible | Single: $1,650 Family: $3,300 | Single: $1,600 Family: $3,200 | Self-only: +$50 Family: +$100 |
| HDHP maximum out-of-pocket** | Single: $8,300 Family: $16,600 | Single: $8,050 Family: $16,100 | Single: +$250 Family: +$500 |
*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:
| HTML File Changed | Name |
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| HSABusiness.html | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employer Benefit |
| HSAContribution.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Calculator |
| HSASavings.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator |
| HSAvsTraditional.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Traditional Health Plan |
| HSAGoal.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal Calculator |
| HSAGoal.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Traditional Total Savings Comparison |
Has been updated 2025 tax rules. This calculator is for 2025 tax calculations for taxes filed in April 2026. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations, but there have been no additional input and output fields. The calculations use the 2025 FICA income limit of $176,100. (Note: the 2024 version of this calculator for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2025 is available at this link 2024 Self-Employment Tax Calculator.)
Has been updated for changes in 2024. This is the final version of the 1040 tax form for 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2025 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2025 for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2026.
This calculator has been finalized for the 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2025 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2025 for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2026.
This calculator has been finalized for the 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2025 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2025 for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2026.
This calculator has been finalized for the 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2025 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2025 for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2026.
Has been updated for changes in 2024. Minor changes have occurred to the definitions and the calculations. Note: the 2025 version of this calculator will be released 3/31/2025 for 2024 taxes which are filed in April 2026.
The definitions have been updated, the current definition is as follows:
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 2025, 120% of the Federal Mid-Term rate 5.10%. 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.
This calculator has been updated for 2025. Contribution limits have increased to $70,000 per year (not including catch-up amounts). Definitions and information have been updated to reflect the calculator is current for 2025.
This calculator has been updated for 2025, 401(k) contribution maximum increased $500 to $23,500. The total defined benefit contribution limit has increased to $70,000 (not including catch-up amounts). Definitions and information have been updated for 2025. The new maximum annual contribution is:
This is the maximum amount you are allowed to contribute to your Individual 401(k) account per year. In 2025, the maximum contribution to an Individual 401(k) is $70,000 for individuals under 50, and for individuals age 50 and over there is an additional $7,500 catch-up contribution. The catch-up contribution is increased to $11,250 for individuals age 60 to 63. Self-employment income of $246,722 or more is required to qualify for the maximum contribution in 2025.
If you earn less than $246,722 in 2025, your maximum is calculated as follows: First, as the employee, you are able to contribute up to $23,500 in 2025 to your Individual 401(k) or 100% of your self-employment income, whichever is less. For individuals age 50 or over, the contribution is $31,000, for individuals age 60 to 63 the contributions is $34,750, 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 2025, total retirement plan contributions are limited to $70,000 or 100% of your total compensation for the year ($77,500 if age 50 or older, $81,250 if age 60 to 63). 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.
The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2025 maximum contribution limits of $23,500 annually for those under 50, $34,750 for those age 60 to 63, and $31,000 for all others age 50 and older. The Payroll withholding information has also been updated to 2025 rules and rates.
The Payroll withholding information has been updated to 2025 rules and rates.
This affects the following calculators:
| HTML File Changed | Name |
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| Payroll Deduction Calculator with 457 Contributions | Use this calculator to help you determine the impact of changing your payroll deductions. |
| Payroll Deductions Calculator | Use 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 Exemptions | This 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 Calculator | Use 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) Calculator | Use 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 Calculator | Use this calculator to help you determine your paycheck for hourly wages. |
| Payroll Net to Gross Calculator | Determine the gross paycheck needed to provide a required net amount. |
| 401(k) Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck Calculator | Use 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 Calculator | Use 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 Calculator | Use 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 retenciones | Utilice 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 Paga | Utilice 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. |
Definition updates as follows:
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. The tool uses 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 2025, year-to-date earnings is not required or used for incomes under $176,100 per year, or if your current year-to-date earnings plus your current payroll does not exceed $176,100.
For 2025, Social Security tax is calculated as your gross earnings times 6.2%. For 2025, incomes over $176,100 that have already had the maximum Social Security tax of $10,918.20 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).
2025 Federal income tax withholding is calculated as:
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding | Withhold additional % of income over this amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $6,400 | $0.00 | |
| $6,400 - $18,325 | $0.00 | plus 10% of income over $6,400 |
| $18,325 - $54,875 | $1,192.50 | plus 12% of income over $18,325 |
| $54,875 - $109,750 | $5,578.50 | plus 22% of income over $54,875 |
| $109,750 - $203,700 | $17,651.00 | plus 24% of income over $109,750 |
| $203,700 - $256,925 | $40,199.00 | plus 32% of income over $203,700 |
| $256,925 - $632,750 | $57,231.00 | plus 35% of income over $256,925 |
| $632,750 - (no limit) | $188,769.75 | plus 37% of income over $632,750 |
| *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2025 | ||
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding | Withhold additional % of income over this amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $17,100 | $0.00 | |
| $17,100 - $40,950 | $0.00 | plus 10% of income over $17,100 |
| $40,950 - $114,050 | $2,385.00 | plus 12% of income over $40,950 |
| $114,050 - $223,800 | $11,157.00 | plus 22% of income over $114,050 |
| $223,800 - $411,700 | $35,302.00 | plus 24% of income over $223,800 |
| $411,700 - $518,150 | $80,398.00 | plus 32% of income over $411,700 |
| $518,150 - $768,700 | $114,462.00 | plus 35% of income over $518,150 |
| $768,700 - (no limit) | $202,154.50 | plus 37% of income over $768,700 |
| *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2025 | ||
| Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding | Withhold additional % of income over this amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $13,900 | $0.00 | |
| $13,900 - $30,900 | $0.00 | plus 10% of income over $13,900 |
| $30,900 - $78,750 | $1,700.00 | plus 12% of income over $30,900 |
| $78,750 - $117,250 | $7,442.00 | plus 22% of income over $78,750 |
| $117,250 - $211,200 | $15,912.00 | plus 24% of income over $117,250 |
| $211,200 - $264,400 | $38,460.00 | plus 32% of income over $211,200 |
| $264,400 - $640,250 | $55,484.00 | plus 35% of income over $264,400 |
| $640,250 - (no limit) | $187,031.50 | plus 37% of income over $640,250 |
| *Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2025 | ||
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:
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 2024-25 school year (including tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses) as reported by the College Board:
| College Type | Tuition & Fees | Additional Expenses* | Total | Change from 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year (in-state tuition) | $11,610 | $18,300 | $29,910 | $1,070 |
| Public 4-Year (out-state tuition) | $30,780 | $18,300 | $49,080 | $2,350 |
| Private 4-Year | $43,350 | $19,640 | $62,990 | $2,570 |
For the purposes of this calculator all expenses are assumed to be due at the end of the year.
This is the percentage that you expect educational costs to increase per year. Data provided by The College Board's "Trends in College Pricing 2024" reported tuition and fees increased approximately 4.8% annually over the past 30 years. 2024 saw a smaller increase of approximately 3%.
The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2025 maximum contribution limits of $23,500 annually for those under 50, $34,750 for those age 60 to 63, and $31,000 for all others age 50 and older.
The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2025 maximum contribution limits of $23,500 annually for those under 50, $34,750 for those age 60 to 63, and $31,000 for all others age 50 and older. The limitation used in the definition of highly compensated employee increased from $155,000 in 2024 to $160,000 for 2025.
The definitions and the calculation module have been updated to reflect the 2025 maximum contribution limits of $23,500 annually for those under 50, $34,750 for those age 60 to 63, and $31,000 for all others age 50 and older.
The exemption amount has been increased to $13,990,000. This is $380,000 more 2024's $13,610,000. There was no change in the estate tax rate. The annual gift exclusion increased to $19,000 from $18,000.
| Year | Gift Exemption (Single Person) | Gift Exemption (Married Couple) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 and prior | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| 2001-2005 | $11,000 | $22,000 |
| 2006-2008 | $12,000 | $24,000 |
| 2009-2012 | $13,000 | $26,000 |
| 2013-2017 | $14,000 | $28,000 |
| 2018-2021 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $16,000 | $32,000 |
| 2023 | $17,000 | $34,000 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | $36,000 |
| 2025 | $19,000 | $38,000 |
| 2026 and beyond | $19,000 plus inflation adjustment | $38,000 plus inflation adjustment |
These calculators have been updated to 2025 phase out ranges. For 2025 the maximum annual contribution remains at $7,000 per individual under 50 and $8,000 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:
The amount you will contribute to an IRA each year. This calculator assumes that you make your contribution at the beginning of each year. For 2025, the maximum annual IRA contribution is $7,000 which is the same as 2024. It is important to note that this is the maximum total contributed to all of your IRA accounts. The contribution limit increases with inflation in $500 increments. An annual change to the contribution limit only occurs if the cumulative effect of inflation since the last adjustment is $500 or more.
If you are 50 or older you can make an additional 'catch-up' contribution of $1,000. The 'catch-up' contribution amount of $1,000 remains unchanged for 2025, but is adjusted for inflation in $100 increments starting in 2024. In order to qualify for the 'catch-up' contribution, you must turn 50 by the end of the year in which you are making the contribution.
Roth IRA contributions are limited for higher incomes. If your income falls in a 'phase-out' range you are allowed only a prorated Roth IRA contribution. If your income exceeds the phase-out range, you do not qualify for any Roth IRA contribution. The table 'Roth IRA 2025 Contribution Phaseout' summarizes the income 'phase-out' ranges for Roth IRAs.
| Tax Filing Status | Income Phase-Out Range |
|---|---|
| Married filing jointly or head of household | $236,000 to $246,000 |
| Single | $150,000 - $165,000 |
| Married filing separately | $0 - $10,000 |
For the purposes of this calculator, the tool assumes you are not "Married filing separately" and contributing to a Roth IRA.
Starting in 2010 high income individuals have the option to make non-deductible traditional IRA contributions and then immediately convert them to a Roth IRA. This can effectively eliminate the income phase-out for Roth IRA contributions. This option for Roth IRA contributions may or may not be available in later years depending on future changes to the IRA law. This calculator assumes that you will not be taking advantage of this option.
| Tax Filing Status | Income Phase-Out Range |
|---|---|
| Married filing jointly or head of household | $236,000 to $246,000 |
| Single | $150,000 - $165,000 |
| Married filing separately | $0 - $10,000 |
The total of your traditional IRA contributions that were made without a tax deduction. Traditional IRA contributions are often tax-deductible. However, if you have an employer-sponsored retirement plan at work, such as a 401(k), your tax deduction is limited based on your income. This calculator automatically determines if your tax deduction is limited by your income.
| Tax Filing Status | Income Phase-Out Range |
|---|---|
| Married filing jointly | $126,000 - $146,000 |
| Single, Head of Household or Married Filing Separately (and have not lived with spouse for last year)* | $79,000 - $89,000 |
| Married filing separately* | $0 - $10,000 |
| Married filing jointly (spouse has employer plan, IRA owner does not)** | $236,000 - $246,000 |