Tag: saver’s credit

  • Proposed Changes to Saver’s Credit

    President Obama has proposed changes to the saver’s credit as part of his policies to help the middle class. The saver’s credit would be expanded by matching 50% of the first $1,000 of contributions by families earning up to $65,000 and providing a partial credit to families earning up to $85,000. Also the tax credit…

  • Saver’s Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions

    This credit used to be known as the “Retirement Savings Contribution Credit.” If you qualify you can claim a credit of up to $1000 for eligible contributions to qualified IRA, 401k, and certain other retirement plans. Since this credit is not refundable it can’t be larger than the tax amount the taxpayer would have had…