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IRS 2008 Tax Rates for Heads of Households
(Schedule Z)

These tax tables are designed for individuals heading their household, filing their 2008 income tax return. Like the other income tax rates, the head of household rates differ dramatically from the previous year.

These tables are effective January 1, 2008, and do not take into account any credits, such as the standard deduction, mortgage deductions, etc.

 

 


Single

Joint Married

Married Filing Separate

Head of Household

Trusts

 

 
If Taxpayer's Income Is... Then Estimated Taxes Are...

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$0
$11,450
$0
10%
$0
$11,450
$43,650
$1,145.00
15%
$11,450
$43,650
$112,650
$5,975.00
25%
$43,650
$112,650
$182,400
$23,225.00
28%
$112,650
$182,400
$357,700
$42,755.00
33%
$182,400
$357,700
- - - - -
$100,604.00
35%
$357,700

 

 

Example #1

Laura Lincoln, who is filing as head of household for only the third time, has 2008 TAXABLE INCOME of $110,000. Lincoln's income barely falls between:

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$43,650
$112,650
$5,975.00
25%
$43,650

 

 

 

 

Laura Lincoln's Estimated Taxes

  = Base Tax + (Rate x Amount Over)
  = $5,975.00 + [.25 x ($110,000 - $43,650)]
  = $5,975.00 + (.25 x $66,350)
  = $5,975.00 + $16,587.50
  = $22,562.50

Assuming she earned the same last year, Laura's total tax dropped over $122 over last year (when she was using the 2007 income tax rate table for heads of household).

 


 

 

Example #2

Tyler Taylor, the head of his household, has 2008 TAXABLE INCOME of $180,000. Tyler's income falls between:

Between

But Not Over

Base Tax

+ Rate

Of the Amount Over

$112,650
$182,400
$23,225.00
28%
$112,650

 

 

 

 

Tyler Taylor's Estimated Taxes

  = Base Tax + (Rate x Amount Over)
  = $23,225.00 + [.28 x ($180,000 - $112,650)]
  = $23,225.00 + (.28 x $67,350)
  = $23,225.00 + $18,858.00
  = $42,083.00

Tyler also saved over the previous year, assuming he earned the same. His total tax dropped over $270 from his 2006 tax return (when he was using the 2007 income tax rate table for heads of household).

 

These sample equations do not reflect standard deductions, mortgage deductions, or any other credits that may decrease your estimated taxable income. Use only for 2008 income taxes. The names mentioned in these samples are fictitious and not based on any individual. For illustrative and planning purposes only. For more information, or to review the official tax tables, please download Instructions for Form 1040.

 

 

 

 

 
 
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