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Retirement Savings Tax Credits

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Up to $1,000 ($2,000 joint)

Saver's Credit (Retirement Savings Contributions Credit)

IRS · Non-refundable

A credit for contributing to an IRA or employer retirement plan, worth 10%, 20%, or 50% of your contribution depending on your income.

  • Must have made an eligible contribution to an IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan
  • Must be 18 or older, not a full-time student, and not claimed as a dependent
  • Maximum qualifying contribution is $2,000 ($4,000 if married filing jointly)
  • Credit rate (10%, 20%, or 50%) is set by which income bracket you fall into
Max CreditUp to $1,000 (single) or $2,000 (married filing jointly)
Income RangeCredit percentage phases down as income rises — check current-year IRS thresholds
How to ClaimClaim it on Form 8880 attached to your federal tax return.
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