I trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I bring important news that will have a profound impact on your financial decisions in the coming months – an update on the new IRS tax brackets for the tax year 2024. This information is crucial for planning ahead and ensuring your financial strategies align with the evolving tax landscape.

2024 Marginal Tax Brackets

Let's dive into the key details of the 2024 tax brackets, which will affect income tax returns filed in 2025:

• 10% Tax Rate: Applicable to single individuals with incomes of $11,600 or less and married couples filing jointly with incomes of $23,200 or less.
• 12% Tax Rate: This rate applies to incomes over $11,600 for single individuals and over $23,200 for married couples filing jointly.
• 22% Tax Rate: For singles earning more than $47,150 and married couples filing jointly earning over $94,300.
• 24% Tax Rate: This rate is for single individuals with incomes above $100,525 and married couples filing jointly with incomes over $201,050.
• 32% Tax Rate: Applies if you're single and earn over $191,950 or part of a married couple earning more than $383,900.
• 35% Tax Rate: Applicable to singles with incomes above $243,725 and married couples filing jointly with incomes over $487,450.
• 37% Top Tax Rate: The highest rate applies to single taxpayers earning more than $609,350 and married couples filing jointly with incomes exceeding $731,200.

2024 Standard Deduction

The standard deduction is a crucial factor in tax planning. For the tax year 2024, the standard deduction amounts are as follows:

• Married Couples Filing Jointly: $29,200, an increase of $1,500 from the 2023 tax year.
• Single Taxpayers and Married Individuals Filing Separately: $14,600.
• Heads of Households: $21,900, an increase of $1,100 from 2023.

Other Notable Changes for 2024

Stay informed about these changes, as they may impact your financial decisions:

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): The EITC amount increases to $7,830 for qualifying taxpayers with three or more children, up from $7,430 in tax year 2023.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Contributions: The IRS limit for 2024 FSA contributions is $3,200, up from $3,050 for 2023.
• Gifts: You can now give up to $18,000 each in gifts in 2024 without paying taxes, compared to $17,000 in 2023.
• Estate Tax Exemption: The IRS will exempt up to $13.61 million from the estate tax, up from $12.92 million for individuals who passed away in 2023.

Strategic Opportunities Await

Given these changes, now is an excellent opportunity to strategically maximize your investments. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how these updates might impact your financial plan, I'm here to help. Let's ensure your financial strategy aligns seamlessly with the evolving tax landscape.

Here's to a prosperous and well-informed financial future!