Taxable Income
The portion of your income subject to tax after deductions and exemptions are subtracted.
What does taxable income mean?
You start with gross income, subtract adjustments and the greater of your standard or itemized deductions, and the result is taxable income — the figure run through the tax brackets.
Put it to use
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Taxable Income — frequently asked
How do I calculate taxable income?
Start with total (gross) income, subtract above-the-line adjustments to get AGI, then subtract your standard or itemized deduction. The remainder is taxable income — the figure your tax brackets actually apply to.
How can I reduce my taxable income?
Contribute to pre-tax accounts like a traditional 401(k), IRA or HSA, harvest investment losses, and claim every deduction you qualify for. Lower taxable income can also keep you under thresholds for credits and higher brackets.