Tax Tip 2019-101: Lowering AGI this year can help taxpayers when they file next year

 

IRS Tax Tips July 30,2019

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-101 Lowering AGI this year can help taxpayers when they file next year A taxpayer's adjusted gross income is one factor that determines how much tax they owe. Taxpayers who plan today can  lower their AGI. This tip is one in a series about tax planning. These tips focus on steps taxpayers can take now to help them down the road. Here are a couple things taxpayers can do now to lower their AGI: Know how adjusted gross income affects taxes A taxpayer's AGI and tax rate are important factors in figuring their taxes. AGI is their income from all sources minus any adjustments or deductions to their income. Generally, the higher the AGI, the higher their tax rate, and the more tax they pay. Tax planning can include making changes during the year that  can lower a taxpayer's AGI. The taxpayer could: Contribute to a Health Savings Account Claim educator expenses if they're a qualifying educator Pay student loan interest A full list is on Schedule 1 of Form 1040. Save for retirement Retirement savings can also lower AGI. Contributing money to a retirement plan at work like a 401(k) plan can reduce a taxpayer's AGI. Investing in a traditional IRA plan is another way to save for retirement and lower AGI. Self-employed SEP, SIMPLE, and qualified plans are also retirement options that can lower AGI. The IRS has several digital tools taxpayers can use to stay updated on important tax information that may help with tax planning. In addition to visiting IRS.gov, they can download the IRS2Go mobile app, watch IRS YouTube videos, and follow the IRS on Twitter and Instagram. Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Lowering AGI this year can help taxpayers when they file next year. https://go.usa.gov/xyA4T Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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