Maximum Tax Credits for 2016-2017

Maximum Tax Credits

Tax Year 2016

Single, Married Filing Separate, Unmarried Head of Household

Original Credit (Form 323) $ 545
Additional Credit (Form 348)* $ 542
Maximum Tax Credit $ 1,087

Married Filing Jointly

Original Credit (Form 323) $ 1,090
Additional Credit (Form 348)* $ 1,083
Maximum Tax Credit $ 2,173

*Additional Tax Credit is available only when the amount contributed is greater than the maximum that can be claimed on Form 323 (Original Credit)

Tax Year 2017

Single, Married Filing Separate, Unmarried Head of Household

Original Credit (Form 323) $ 546
Additional Credit (Form 348)* $ 543
Maximum Tax Credit $ 1,089

Married Filing Jointly

Original Credit (Form 323) $ 1,092
Additional Credit (Form 348)* $ 1,085
Maximum Tax Credit $ 2,177

*Additional Tax Credit is available only when the amount contributed is greater than the maximum that can be claimed on Form 323 (Original Credit)