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2008 Key Tax Numbers


The numbers in the table below have been adjusted for inflation, contain the latest available schedules, show retirement savings limits for contributions, and interest rates that might be included for underpayment or overpayments.
Key Tax Numbers 2007 2008 2009
Personal exemptions $3,400 $3,500 $3,650
Standard deduction
  married filing jointly
  head of household
  single or separate

10,700
7,850
5,350

10,900
8,000
5,450

11.400
8,350
5,700
Additional amount for aged or blind
  married
  single


1,050
1,300


1,050
1,350


1,100
1,400
Kiddie tax exemption 850 900 950
Gift tax exclusion
  individual
  non-citizen spouse

12,000
125,000

12,000
128,000

13,000
133,000
Standard mileage rates
  Business
  Medical and moving
  Charitable
July 1 to December 31, 2008
  Business
  Medical and moving
  Charitable

48.5¢
20.0¢
14.0¢

50.5¢
19.0¢
14.0¢

58.5¢
27.0¢
14.0¢

TBD
TBD
TBD
AMT exemption amount
  married filing jointly
  single

66,250
44,350

69,950
46,200

TBD
TBD = to be determined (data not yet available).
Changes in AMT exemption amount due to legislation, not inflation adjustment.

Filing Single

Married filing jointly

Head of Household

Married Filing Separately