| Tax Topic #610 |
2008 Tax Year |
Topic 610 - Retirement Savings Contributions Credit
If you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement
plan or to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), you may be able to
take a tax credit. The amount of the saver's credit you can get is based on
the contributions you make and your credit rate. Refer to Publication 590, Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), for more
information. If you are eligible for the credit, your credit rate can be as
low as 10% or as high as 50%, depending on your adjusted gross income. The
lower your income, the higher the credit rate; your credit rate also depends
on your filing status. These two factors will determine the maximum credit
you may be allowed to take. You are not eligible for the credit if your adjusted
gross income exceeds a certain amount.
Use Form 8880, Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions,
to determine the rate and amount of the credit. Enter the amount of the credit
on Form 1040 (PDF), or on Form 1040A (PDF). You cannot use Form 1040EZ to claim this credit.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: December 22, 2008
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