Calculate the change in monthly take-home pay when you make monthly contributions of $800 to a tax-deferred
Question:
Calculate the change in monthly take-home pay when you make monthly contributions of $800 to a tax-deferred savings plan. Assume you are married filing jointly and have a taxable income of $125,000.
Tax Rate | Single | Married Filing Jointly | Married Filing Separately | Head of Household |
---|---|---|---|---|
10% | up to $9950 | up to $19,900 | up to $9950 | up to $14,200 |
12% | up to $40,525 | up to $81,050 | up to $40,525 | up to $54,200 |
22% | up to $86,375 | up to $172,750 | up to $86,375 | up to $86,350 |
24% | up to $164,925 | up to $329,850 | up to $164,925 | up to $164,900 |
32% | up to $209,425 | up to $418,850 | up to $209,425 | up to $209,400 |
35% | up to $523,600 | up to $628,300 | up to $314,150 | up to $523,600 |
37% | above $523,600 | above $628,300 | above $314,150 | above $523,600 |
Standard Deduction | $12,550 | $25,100 | $12,550 | $18,800 |
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill