Important Federal Tax Considerations for 2023 & 2024
Provided below are some of the important tax issues for 2023 and 2024. After you have reviewed, please don't hesitate to contact your Bowers Tax Professional or email info@bcpllc.com.
2023 Tax Planning
As we approach the end of the 2023 calendar year, it is not too late to strategize to maximize your tax savings. Below are a few key items to consider to reduce your tax burden for 2023:
- For cash-basis taxpayers that elected into the NYS pass-through entity tax (PTET) system, make the final estimated PTET payment prior to 12/31 to get a deduction for Federal income tax purposes in 2023.
- Consider purchasing necessary business equipment in order to maximize the Section 179 deduction for expensing 100% of the eligible cost (subject to limitations).
- For those with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), consider a contribution up to the maximum of $3,850 for self-only coverage and $7,750 for family coverage. Those over 55 years of age can contribute an additional $1,000 to the HSAs.
- For those with 401(k) plans, consider maximizing 401(k) salary deferrals up to the maximum of $22,500, and for those 50 years of age and over, consider the additional “catch-up” of $7,500.
2024 Cost of Living Adjustments to Important Tax Items
On November 9, 2023, the IRS provided their yearly release of updates of items that are adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases for more than 60 tax provisions for the 2024 tax year. Below are some of the key provisions:
Individual Taxpayers
- The standard deduction was increased to $29,200 for married taxpayers and $14,600 for single filers (up from $27,700 and $13,850, respectively).
- The refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit was increased to $1,700 per qualifying child (up from $1,500) for those with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) less than $400,000 (married filing joint) or $200,000 (all other filing statuses).
Business Taxpayers
- The Section 179 expense deduction limitation was increased to $1,220,000, with the phaseout beginning on qualifying property purchases of $3,050,000 (up from $1,160,000 and $2,890,000, respectively).
- The three-year average annual receipt threshold limitation for adopting the Cash Method of Accounting was increased to $30,000,000 from $29,000,000.
Other Provisions
- The per-person gift exclusion was increased to $18,000 per person (up from $17,000).
The above are only a sample of ideas that may work for you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Bowers tax professional or email us at info@bcpllc.com.
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