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    • Important 2026 tax figures for businesses

    A new year brings many new tax-related figures for businesses. Here’s an overview of key figures for 2026. Be aware that exceptions or additional rules or limits may apply.

    Depreciation-related tax breaks

    • Bonus depreciation: 100%
    • Section 179 expensing limit: $2.56 million
    • Section 179 phaseout threshold: $4.09 million

    Qualified retirement plan limits

    • 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan deferrals: $24,500
    • 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan catch-up contributions for those age 50 or older: $8,000
    • 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan additional catch-up contributions for those age 60, 61, 62 or 63: $3,250
    • SIMPLE deferrals: $17,000
    • SIMPLE catch-up contributions for those age 50 or older: $4,000
    • SIMPLE additional catch-up contributions for those age 60, 61, 62 or 63: $1,250
    • Contributions to defined contribution plans: $72,000
    • Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans: $290,000
    • Compensation defining highly compensated employee: $160,000
    • Compensation defining key employee (officer) in a top-heavy plan: $235,000
    • Compensation triggering Simplified Employee Pension contribution requirement: $800

    Other benefits limits

    • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions: $4,400 for individuals, $8,750 for family coverage
    • Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions: $3,400
    • Health FSA rollover: $680
    • Child and dependent care FSA contributions: $7,500
    • Employer contributions to Trump account: $2,500
    • Monthly commuter highway vehicle and transit pass: $340
    • Monthly qualified parking: $340

    Miscellaneous business-related limits

    • Income range over which the Section 199A qualified business income deduction limitations phase in: $201,750 – $276,750 (double those amounts for married couples filing jointly)
    • Threshold for the excess business loss limitation: $256,000 (double that amount for joint filers) — note that this is a reduction from 2025
    • Limitation on the use of the cash method of accounting: $32 million (also affects other tax items, such as the exemption from the 30% interest expense deduction limit)

    Planning for 2026

    We can help you factor these changes and others into your 2026 tax planning. Contact us to get started!

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    01/20/2026



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