In the case of an individual whose adjusted gross income exceeds the applicable amount, the amount of the itemized deductions otherwise allowable for the taxable year shall be reduced by the lesser of-
For purposes of this section, the term "applicable amount" means-
For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703.
In the case of any taxable year beginning in calendar years after 2013, each of the dollar amounts under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-
If any amount after adjustment under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
For purposes of this section, the term "itemized deductions" does not include-
This section shall be applied after the application of any other limitation on the allowance of any itemized deduction.
This section shall not apply to any estate or trust.
This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026.
26 U.S.C. § 68
Inflation Adjusted Items for Certain Years For inflation adjustment of certain items in this section, see Revenue Procedures listed in a table under section 1 of this title.
EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2018-Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115-141 substituted "shall be" for "shall be shall be" in introductory provisions. 2017-Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 115-97, §11002(d)(2), substituted "1(f)(3)(A)(ii)" for "1(f)(3)(B)" and "2016" for "1992".Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115-97, §11046(a), added subsec. (f).2013-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 112-240, §101(b)(2)(A)(i), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, text read as follows:"(1) IN GENERAL.-For purposes of this section, the term 'applicable amount' means $100,000 ($50,000 in the case of a separate return by a married individual within the meaning of section 7703)."(2) INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS.-In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 1991, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-"(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by"(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting 'calendar year 1990' for 'calendar year 1992' in subparagraph (B) thereof."Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 112-240, §101(b)(2)(A) (ii), struck out subsecs. (f) and (g), which related to phaseout of limitation and termination of applicability of section, respectively.2001-Subsecs. (f), (g). Pub. L. 107-16 added subsecs. (f) and (g).1998-Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 105-277 substituted "for casualty or theft losses described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 165(c) or for losses described in section 165(d)" for "for losses described in subsection (c)(3) or (d) of section 165".1993-Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 103-66, §13201(b)(3)(E), substituted "1992" for "1989".Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103-66, §13204, struck out heading and text of subsec. (f). Text read as follows: "This section shall not apply to any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1995."
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2017 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 11002(d)(2) of Pub. L. 115-97 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, see section 11002(e) of Pub. L. 115-97, set out as a note under section 1 of this title. Pub. L. 115-97, §11046(b), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2088, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2013 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 112-240 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2012, see section 101(b)(3) of Pub. L. 112-240, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2001 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 107-16, §103(b), June 7, 2001, 115 Stat. 45, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2005."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 105-277, div. J, title IV, §4004(c)(3), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-911, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b)(2) [amending this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1990."
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 13201(b)(3)(E) of Pub. L. 103-66 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1992, see section 13201(c) of Pub. L. 103-66, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATESection applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1990, see section 11103(e) of Pub. L. 101-508, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under section 1 of this title.
- joint return
- The term "joint return" means a single return made jointly under section 6013 by a husband and wife.
- taxable year
- The term "taxable year" means the calendar year, or the fiscal year ending during such calendar year, upon the basis of which the taxable income is computed under subtitle A. "Taxable year" means, in the case of a return made for a fractional part of a year under the provisions of subtitle A or under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the period for which such return is made.