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Inverness, IL Phone: 847-991-5200 Fax: 847-991-8006

2008 & 2009 IRS Rates and Limits

Mileage Rates

 

 

2008

2009

 

Standard Mileage Rate          

50.5 (1/1 to 6/30) 55.0
    58.5 (7/1 to 12/31)  
     
  Medical/Moving 19.0 (1/1 to 6/30) 24.0
    27.0 (7/1 to 12/31)  
     
  Charity 14.0 14.0
     

Retirement Plans

 

Type of Retirement Plan

2008

2009

  Individual retirement Account (IRA) $5,000 $5,000
  Catch-up amount, age 50 and older $1,000 $1,000
       
  401(k) $15,500 $16,500
  Catch-up amount, age 50 and older $5,000 $5,500
       
  Simple Plan $10,500 $11,500
  Catch-up amount, age 50 and older $2,500 $2,500
       
  SEP IRA contribution limit $46,000 $49,000
       

 

In order to maximize the tax benefits of your retirement contributions the following amounts reflect the maximum contributions for the respective years:
 

Other Limits

 

 

2008  

2009

  Annual Gift Tax Exclusion amount $12,000         $13,000
  Estate Tax Applicable Exclusion Amount     $2,000,000     $3,500,000
       
  Maximum taxable payroll earnings    
  For Social Security $102,000       $106,800
  Section 179 Depreciation expense    
  Annual limitation $250,000 $250,000
       

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