Saver's Credit
Overview
A credit for contributions made by eligible low-income taxpayers to a qualified plan (IRAs and elective deferrals).
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Eligible Individual - 18 Years of age or older except:
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Dependent of Another.
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Full-time Student.
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Amount of Credit - Applicable % x (up to first $2,000 of contribution)
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Eligible Contributions - Must be reduced by certain distributions made during 2-year, 9.5 months testing period
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Joint Return - Credit available to both spouses.
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Applicable % - Based on AGI and can be 50%, 20% or 10%
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2025 AGI Limits: Jt = $79,000, HH = $59,250, and Others = $39,500
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Credit - Non-refundable.
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AMT - Allowed against AMT
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Enhanced after 2026
Related IRC and IRS Publications and Forms
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Form 8880 - Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings
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IRC Sec 25B
California Differences
California has no comparable credit.