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Saver's Credit

Overview

A credit for contributions made by eligible low-income taxpayers to a qualified plan (IRAs and elective deferrals).

  • Eligible Individual - 18 Years of age or older except:
    • Dependent of Another.
    • Full-time Student.
  • Amount of Credit -  Applicable % x (up to first $2,000 of contribution)
  • Eligible Contributions - Must be reduced by certain distributions made during 2-year, 9.5 months testing period 
  • Joint Return - Credit available to both spouses.
  • Applicable % - Based on AGI and can be 50%, 20% or 10% 
  • 2025 AGI Limits: Jt = $79,000, HH = $59,250, and Others = $39,500
  • Credit - Non-refundable.
  • AMT - Allowed against AMT
  • Enhanced after 2026
  • Form 8880 - Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings
  • IRC Sec 25B

California Differences

California has no comparable credit.

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