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Episode 139: New IRS Updates for 2025

Elisa Chiang Season 3 Episode 139

This episode discusses the adjustment in tax brackets and changes in contribution limits for tax advantaged accounts for 2025. 

Marginal Tax Rates for 2025 

37% for single taxpayers with incomes over $626,350 and $751,600 for married couples filing jointly

35% for incomes over $250,525 and $501,050 for married couples filing jointly

32% for incomes over $197,300 and $394,600 for married couples filing jointly

24% for incomes over $103,350 and $206,700 for married couples filing jointly

22% for incomes over $48,475 and $96,950 for married couples filing jointly

12% for incomes over $11,925 and $23,850 for married couples filing jointly

10% for incomes $11,925 or less and $23,850 or less for married couples filing jointly


The standard deduction for 2025 is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.  
Social security tax now applies to the first $176,100 of income, up from $168,600 in 2024. This means paying an extra $465 in 2025 to social security taxes for salaries above $176,100. 

2025 Contribution limits

401(k) 403(b) and 457 employee contribution limits

Under age 50 $23,500

Age 50-59, age 64 and older $23,500 + $7,500 catch up for total $31,000

Age 60-63 - $23,500 + $11,250 catch-up for total $34,750

401(k) and 403(b) Employer contribution limits - $46,500 or 25% of employees salary, whichever is lower, contrubtions are salary capped at $350,000 

IRA/Roth IRA 

Age <50 $7,000

Age 50+ $7,000 + $1,000 catch-up = $8,000

Defined benefit plan contribution limit - $280,000  

Define contribution plans contribution limit - $70,000  

Health Savings accounts contribution limit - $4,300 for single and $8550 for families There is a 1,000 catch up for those 55 and older.

More details at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2025 


 

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