2004
Minimum Filing Requirements
and Exemption/Deduction Amounts*

Filing Status Under 65 Over 65 Standard Deduction Exemption Over 65 or Blind  Additional
Single $ 7,950 $ 9,150 $4,850 $3,100 $ 1,200
Head Of Household $10,250 $11,450 $7,150 $3,100 $1,200
Married Filing Jointly $15,900 $17,800 $9,700 $6,200 $1,900
Married Filing Separately $7,950 $9,150 $4,850 $3,100 $1,200
Qualified Widow(er) $12,800 $13,750 $9,700 $3,100 $950

note:* certain personal tax situations may alter amounts shown

Other Helpful 2004 Information

Earnings Ceiling for Social Security Under 65   $11,640  Over 65 Unlimited
Child's Unearned Income Limit $ 800
Self-Employed Insurance Deduction 100%
Earned Income Credit Maximum No Child $ 390,  (1) Child $2,604   ( 2) or more $4,300,
Education Credits Hope Credit Maximum $1,500, Lifetime Credit maximum $2,000, College Tuition & Fees Deduction $4,000 Maximum
Child Tax Credit Maximum $1,000
Standard Business Auto Rate 37.5 cents per mile
Charitable Auto Use 14 cents per mile
Medical or Moving Auto Use 14 cents per mile
Retirement Contributions 2005                                       under age 50     over  age 50
Traditional IRA/Roth        $  4,000               $  4,500
401-K & 403-B Plans       $14,000               $18,000
Simple IRA Plans           $  10,000               $  12,000
SEP Plans 25% of  earned maximum compensation limit of $210,000

                     

 

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