2022 Key Numbers-Estate Planning

 

 

 

 

Key indexed figures 2021 2022
Annual gift exclusion: $15,000 $16,000
Gift and estate tax applicable exclusion amount: $11,700,000 + DSUEA1 $12,060,000 + DSUEA1
Noncitizen spouse annual gift exclusion: $159,000 $164,000
Generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption: $11,700,0002 $12,060,0002
Special use valuation limit (qualified real property in decedent’s gross estate): $1,190,000 $1,230,000

1 Basic exclusion amount plus deceased spousal unused exclusion amount (exclusion is portable for 2011 and later years)

2 The GST tax exemption is not portable

2021 and 2022 gift and estate tax rate schedule

Taxable Estate Tentative Tax Equals Plus Of Amount Over
0 – $10,000 $0 18% $0
$10,000 – $20,000 $1,800 20% $10,000
$20,000 – $40,000 $3,800 22% $20,000
$40,000 – $60,000 $8,200 24% $40,000
$60,000 – $80,000 $13,000 26% $60,000
$80,000 – $100,000 $18,200 28% $80,000
$100,000 – $150,000 $23,800 30% $100,000
$150,000 – $250,000 $38,800 32% $150,000
$250,000 – $500,000 $70,800 34% $250,000
$500,000 – $750,000 $155,800 37% $500,000
$750,000 – $1,000,000 $248,300 39% $750,000
$1,000,000 + $345,800 40% $1,000,000
Credit shelter amount $11,700,000 in 2021 and $12,060,000 in 2022 Unified credit amount $4,625,800 in 2021 and $4,769,800 in 2022

This information was developed by Broadridge, an independent third party. It is general in nature, is not a complete statement of all information necessary for making an investment decision, and is not a recommendation or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.

Prepared by Broadridge Advisor Solutions Copyright 2022.