2022 Rates and 2023 Inflation Tables

Recently, inflation has gone up and as a result, most COLA amounts have also increased. As you plan your 2023 taxes, it’s important to take these changes into account.

Every year, the IRS factors inflation into its calculations of new tax rates, as well as maximum contributions for accounts such as retirement savings. This helps counteract the effects of rising prices in the economy. 

For your convenience, we have compiled the new IRS annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) rates for 2023 with respect to several tax provisions.

As always, the CJBS team is happy to answer any questions you may have, to ensure that you are optimizing your tax refund. To view the current tables, please visit here.

The following tables provide a year-to-year COLA comparison for 2022 and 2023: 

2022/2023 Tax Benefit

Standard Deduction20222023
Married-Joint$25,900$27,700
Single$12,950$13,850
Married-Separate$12,950$13,850
Head of Household$19,400$20,800
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion$112,000$120,000
Maximum Taxable Social Security Earnings Base$147,000$160,200

2022 Individual Tax Income Rates

RateSingleHead of HouseholdMarried-JointMarried-Separate
10%$0 – $10,275$0 – $14,650 $0 – $20,550$0 – $10,275
12%$10,276 – $41,775$14,651 – $55,900$20,551 – $83,550$10,276 – $41,775
22%$41,776 – $89,075$55,901 – $89,050$83,551 – $178,150$41,776 – $89,075
24%$89,076 – $170,050$89,051 – $170,050$178,151 – $340,100$89,076 – $170,050
32%$170,051 – $215,950$170,051 – $215,950$340,101 – $431,900$170,051 – $215,950
35%$215,951 – $539,900$215,951 – $539,900$431,901 – $647,850$215,951 – $323,925
37%Over $523,900Over $539,900Over $647,850Over $323,925

2023 Individual Tax Income Rates

RateSingleHead of HouseholdMarried-JointMarried-Separate
10%$0 – $11,000$0 – $15,700$0 – $22,000$0 – $11,000
12%$0 – $11,000$15,701 – $59,850$0 – $22,000$0 – $11,000
22%$11,001 – $44,725$59,851 – $95,350$22,001 – $89,450$11,001 – $44,725
24%$44,726 – $95,375$95,351 – $182,100$89,451 – $190,750$44,726 – $95,375
32%$95,376 – $182,100$182,101 – $231,250$190,751 – $364,200$95,376 – $182,100
35%$182,101 – $231,250$231,251 – $578,100$364,201 – $462,500$182,101 – $231,250
37%Over $231,250Over $578,100Over $462,500Over $231,250

2022 Trust & Estates Income Tax Brackets

OverNot OverThe Tax Is…Of Amount Over
$0$2,65010%$0
$2,750$9,550$275 + 24%$2,750
$9,850$13,450$1,979 + 35%$9,850
$13,450$3,146 + 37%$13,450

2023 Trust & Estates Income Tax Brackets

OverNot OverThe Tax Is…Of Amount Over
$0$2,90010%$0
$2,900$10,550$290 + 24%$2,900
$10,550$14,450$2,126 + 35%$10,550
$14,450$3,491 + 37%$14,450

2022 Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption

2022 ExceptionPhase-Out ThresholdComplete Phase-Out of Exemption
Married Filing Jointly$118,600$1,079,800$1,552,200
Married Filing Single$59,050$539,900$776,100
Single$75,900$539,900$843,500
Estates and Trust$26,500$88,300$194,300

2023 Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption

2023 ExceptionPhase-Out ThresholdComplete Phase-Out Exemption
Married Filing Jointly$75,900$1,156,300$1,662,300
Married Filing Single$63,250$578,150$903,350
Single$81,300$578,150$831,150
Estates and Trust$28,400$94,600$208,200

2022 Taxable Income Threshold for Long-Term Capital Gains Rate

Filing Status0% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
15% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
20% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
Married Filing JointlyUp to $83,350$83,351 – $517,200Over $517,200
Head of HouseholdUp to $55,800$55,801 – $488,500Over $488,500
SingleUp to $41,675$41,676 – $459,750Over $459,750
Married Filing Single
Up to $41,675
$41,676 – $258,600Over $258,600
Trusts & EstatesUp to $2,800$2,801 – $13,700$13,700

2023 Taxable Income Threshold for Long-Term Capital Gains Rate

Filing Status0% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
15% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
20% Rate for Long-Term
Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends
Married Filing Jointly Up to $89,250Up to $553,850Over $553,850
Head of HouseholdUp to $59,750Up to $523,050Over $523,050
SingleUp to $44,625Up to $492,300 Over $492,300
Married Filing SingleUp to $44,625Up to $276,900Over $276,900
Trusts & EstatesUp to $3,000Up to $14,650Over $14,650

Gift & Estate Tax Exemptions

20222023
Gift Tax Exemption$12,060,000$12,920,000
Estate Tax Exemption$12,060,000$12,920,000
GST Tax Exemption$12,060,000$12,920,000
Annual Exclusion$16,000$17,000
Annual Exclusion
(For gifts to spouses
who are not U.S. Citizens)
$164,000$175,000

2022 and 2023 Dollar Limit for Retirement Plans

Plan Types2022 Limits2023 Limits
Defined Contribution Plans$61,000$66,000
Defined Benefit Plans$245,000$265,000
Defined Contribution Plans – 401(k),
403(B) and 457 and Thrift Plans under Age 50
$20,500$22,500
Age 50 and Older$27,000$30,000
Simple Plans: Under Age 50$14,000$15,500
Age 50 and Older$17,000$19,000
Qualified Plans – Annual Compensation Limit$305,000$330,000
Traditional IRA AGI Phase-Out (MFJ with participant in employer plan)$109,000$116,000
Traditional IRA AGI Phase-Out (MFJ with taxpayer not an active participant, spouse in employer plan)$204,000$228,000
Traditional IRA AGI Phase-Out (Single/HOH)$68,000$73,000
Roth IRA Contributions AGI Phase-Out (Single/HOH)$144,000$153,000
Roth IRA Contributions AGI Phase-Out (MFJ)$214,000$228,000
Other Thresholds2022 Limits2023 Limits
SEP Annual Contribution Limit $61,000$66,000
Key Employee in a Top-Heavy Plan$200,000$215,000
Highly Compensated Employee$135,000$150,000

Health Savings Account

Contribution Limits 202220222023
Single/Family$3,650 / $7,300$3,850 / $7,750
Age 55 + IRA Catch-up Contribution $1,000$1,000

2023 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Parameters

Filing Status No Children One Child Two Children Three or More Children
Single or Head of Household Income at Max Credit $17,640 $46,560 $52,918 $56,838
Maximum Credit $600 $3,995 $6,604 $7,430
Married Filing Jointly Income at Max Credit $24,210 $53,120 $59,478 $63,698
Maximum Credit $600 $3,995 $6,604 $7,430