The quarterly update for 12/31/2017 is a large update, affecting every calculator. The majority of the changes affect the functionality of the calculations, updating them to 2017 rules and regulations. The most significant calculation changes in this update were to the retirement, savings, and tax calculators. In addition this update enhances all calculators for better ADA support. All standard calculators are now designed to meet or exceed accessibility specification WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508.
All maintenance releases are cumulative, so if you apply this update, you will have all previous calculator updates as well. For your reference you can view the previous update notes here: 9/30/2017 Update.
For more detailed information please see our frequently asked questions: FAQ: V3 Frequently Asked Questions
For more detailed information please see our deployment documentation: V3 Deployment Information
When you test the new version of the calculators, make sure that the browser you are using uses the new files instead of any it may have in its cache. You may need to clear the browser's cache manually to ensure the new versions are loaded.
Please note, if you have a Servlet or other custom deployment, installation instructions for your package will found on your download page or provided separately.
The V3 (HTML5/JavaScript) calculators do not require any edits or modifications to HTML pages, all changes are encapsulated within the JS files provided.
All calculators follow the ADA guidelines to meet or exceed accessibility specification WCAG 2.0 Level AA and Section 508. We continue to refine our ADA support with this update. Over the past year all calculators have been tested and updated to include full ADA support, this includes:
SortSite:
https://www.powermapper.com/products/sortsite/checks/browser-compatibility/
WebAim:
http://wave.webaim.org/
We will continue to monitor and update our software to maintain compliance and ensure any future compliance issues are resolved quickly. If you have a specific calculator on your site where you have a question please feel free to contact us.
When printing long payment schedules or annual result schedules, printed or saved PDF reports will now repeat table headers on the top of each page. This is for all calculators that include an amortization schedule or monthly/annual schedule.
Improvements to the graphical user interface continue with this update. Scrolling, viewing reports and accessing drop down sections are smoother. 'Sight' lines have been improved on the main calculator providing modest changes to the look while providing a cleaner appearance. Radio buttons and checkboxes have a slightly increased size for better use on touch screens. Larger wait cursor to better communicate when 'work' is being performed. Simple clean icons for drop down sections replace the [+] and [-] symbols and small graphics. Default colors now include a better use of neutrals and easier to read backgrounds.
New definition:
The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the types of investments you select. The Standard & Poor's 500® (S&P 500®) for the 10 years ending December 31st 2017, had an annual compounded rate of return of 8.3%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1, 1970 to December 31st 2017, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500®, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 10.6% (source: www.standardandpoors.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61% (June 1982 through June 1983). The lowest 12-month return was -43% (March 2008 to March 2009). Savings accounts at a financial institution may pay as little as 0.25% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.
It is important to remember that these scenarios are hypothetical and that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that investment funds and/or investment companies may charge.
New definition Spanish Definition:
El por ciento de rendimiento real dependerá en gran parte del tipo de inversión que usted escoja. De enero de 1970 a enero de 2018 el por ciento de rendimiento promedio ponderado para el índice "S&P 500®", incluyendo la reinversión de dividendos, fue aproximadamente 10.6% por año. Durante estos años el rendimiento mayor para un periodo de 12 meses fue de 61% mientras el menor fue de -43%. Las cuentas de ahorro en los bancos pagan un interés tan bajo como 1% o menos.
Es importante recordar que el por ciento de rendimiento futuro no se pueden predecir con certeza y que las inversiones que pagan un por ciento de rendimiento mayor están sujetos a un mayor riesgo y volatilidad. El por ciento de rendimiento real puede variar extensamente durante el su vida, especialmente en inversiones a largo plazo, incluyendo una potencial perdida de principal de su inversión.
This affects the following 66 calculators:
Calculator Type | Name | HTML File Changed |
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Auto Calculators | Lease vs. Buy | BuyvsLease.html |
Business Calculators | Equipment Buy vs. Lease | BizBuyvsLease.html |
Business Debt Consolidation Calculator | BizConsolidate.html | |
Credit Cards and Debt Management | Consolidation Loan Investment Calculator | InvestmentDebt.html |
Insurance Calculators | Variable Annuity Calculator | Annuity.html |
Comprehensive Life Insurance Analysis | EnhancedLifeIns.html | |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal Calculator | HSAGoal.html | |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator | HSASavings.html | |
Human Life Value | HumanLifeValue.html | |
Life Insurance Calculator | LifeInsurance.html | |
Investment Calculators | Annual Rate of Return Calculator | AnnualReturn.html |
Lump Sum Annual Return Calculator | AnnualReturnAmount.html | |
Compare Investment Fees | CompareFees.html | |
Mutual Fund Expense Calculator | FundExpense.html | |
Future Value Calculator | FutureValue.html | |
Lump Sum Future Value Calculator | FutureValueAmount.html | |
Taxable vs. Tax Advantaged Investments | InvestCompare.html | |
Investment Savings and Distributions | InvestmentDistribution.html | |
Investment Distributions | InvestmentDistribution2.html | |
Investment Loan | InvestmentLoan.html | |
Investment Returns | InvestmentReturn.html | |
Investment Goal | InvestmentVariables.html | |
IRR Calculator | IRRReturn.html | |
Present Value Calculator | PresentValue.html | |
Lump Sum Present Value Calculator | PresentValueAmount.html | |
Personal Economic Recovery Calculator | RecoverTime.html | |
Annual Stock Option Grants | StockGrants.html | |
Stock Option Calculator | StockOptions.html | |
Mortgage Calculators | Rent vs. Buy | MortgageRentvsBuy.html |
Retirement Savings and Planning | How Important is Social Security? | NoSocial.html |
Pension Plan Retirement Options | PensionOptions.html | |
Traditional IRA Calculator | RegularIRA.html | |
401(k) Savings Calculator | Retire401k.html | |
403(b) Savings Calculator | Retire403b.html | |
457 Savings Calculator | Retire457.html | |
72(t) Distribution Impact | Retire72Alt.html | |
Beneficiary Required Minimum Distributions | RetireBeneficiary.html | |
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) | RetireDistrib.html | |
How long will my retirement savings last? | RetirementDistribution.html | |
Retirement Income | RetirementIncome.html | |
Retirement Nestegg Calculator | RetirementNestegg.html | |
Retirement Planner | RetirementPlan.html | |
Retirement Pension Planner | RetirementPlan3.html | |
Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings | RetirementPlan4.html | |
Retirement Shortfall | RetireShort.html | |
Individual 401(k) Savings Calculator | RetireSolo401k.html | |
401(k) Spend It or Save It Calculator | Rollover401k.html | |
Roth IRA Calculator | RothIRA.html | |
Roth IRA Conversion | RothTransfer.html | |
Roth vs. Traditional IRA | RothvsRegular.html | |
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) | RothvsTraditional401k.html | |
RMD & Stretch IRA Calculator | StretchIRA.html | |
Savings Calculators | College Savings | CollegeSavings.html |
Compare Savings Rates | CompareSavings.html | |
Compound Interest and Your Return | CompoundInterest.html | |
Savings Calculator | CompoundSavings.html | |
Savings Distribution Calculator | DistribSavings.html | |
Emergency Savings Calculator | Emergency.html | |
Lunch Savings | LunchSaver.html | |
Cool Million | Millionaire.html | |
Savings Goals | Savings.html | |
Savings, Taxes, and Inflation | SavingsVariables.html | |
Benefit of Spending Less | SpendLess.html | |
Vice Savings | ViceSaver.html | |
Don't Delay Your Savings! | WaitCost.html |
This is what you expect for the average long-term inflation rate. A common measure of inflation in the U.S. is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). From 1925 through 2017 the CPI has a long-term average of 2.9% annually. Over the last 40 years highest CPI recorded was 13.5% in 1980. For 2017, the last full year available, the CPI was 2.0% annually as reported by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve.
For Spanish the definition now reads as:
Lo que espera para el índice promedio de inflación a largo plazo. Una medida común de inflación en los Estados Unidos es el Índice de Precios al Consumidor (Consumer Price Index, CPI), que tiene un promedio a largo plazo del 2.9% anual, de 1925 a 2017.
This affects the following 25 calculators:
Calculator Type | Name | HTML File Changed |
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Insurance Calculators | Disability Insurance | Disability.html |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal Calculator | HSAGoal.html | |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator | HSASavings.html | |
Human Life Value | HumanLifeValue.html | |
Life Insurance Calculator | LifeInsurance.html | |
Long Term Care Calculator | LongtermCare.html | |
Investment Calculators | Investment Savings and Distributions | InvestmentDistribution.html |
Investment Distributions | InvestmentDistribution2.html | |
Investment Returns | InvestmentReturn.html | |
Investment Goal | InvestmentVariables.html | |
Personal Economic Recovery Calculator | RecoverTime.html | |
Mortgage Calculators | Rent vs. Buy | MortgageRentvsBuy.html |
Retirement Savings and Planning | How Important is Social Security? | NoSocial.html |
How long will my retirement savings last? | RetirementDistribution.html | |
Retirement Income | RetirementIncome.html | |
Retirement Nestegg Calculator | RetirementNestegg.html | |
Retirement Planner | RetirementPlan.html | |
Retirement Pension Planner | RetirementPlan3.html | |
Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings | RetirementPlan4.html | |
Retirement Shortfall | RetireShort.html | |
Social Security Benefits | SocialSecurity.html | |
Company Stock Distribution Analysis Calculator | StockRollover401k.html | |
Savings Calculators | Cool Million | Millionaire.html |
Savings Goals | Savings.html | |
Savings, Taxes, and Inflation | SavingsVariables.html | |
Inflationary Millionare | InflationMillionaire.html | |
Price Inflation | InflationPrice.html | |
Inflation History | InflationHistory.html |
Have been finalized for 2018 changes. The limits and amounts were increased slightly from 2017 for all HSA calculations. All calculators were updated to indicate the new 2018 amounts. Income tax brackets and rates were updated to 2018. This includes the following:
The table below shows the limits for HSA's in 2018.
2018 | 2017 | Change | |
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HSA Contribution Limit | Single: $3,450 Family: $6,900 | Single: $3,400 Family: $6,750 | Single: $50+ Family: $150+ |
HSA catch-up contributions* | $1,000 | $1,000 | No change, not indexed to inflation |
HDHP minimum deductible | Single: $1,350 Family: $2,700 | Single: $1,300 Family: $2,600 | Single: $50+ Family: $100+ |
HDHP maximum out-of-pocket** | Single: $6,650 Family: $13,300 | Single: $6,550 Family: $13,100 | Single: $100+ Family: $200+ |
*Catch-up contributions can be made anytime during the year in which the participant turns 55. **This includes deductible amount, co-payments and other non-premium payments. |
Please note, you are no longer eligible to make HSA contributions starting in the first month that you are eligible for and enrolled in Medicare Part A or B.
For complete details on HSAs you may wish to visit the U.S. Treasury at US Treasury Health Savings Accounts
This affects the following calculators:
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HSABusiness.html | Employer Benefit |
HSAContribution.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Calculator |
HSASavings.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator |
HSAvsTraditional.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Traditional Health Plan |
HSAGoal.html | Health Savings Account (HSA) Goal Calculator |
Definition for long term care costs has been updated to:
The default daily value was increased to $267.
The Payroll withholding information will continue to use the 2017 withholding tables pending final IRS guidance. Please see https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-statement-withholding-for-2018 for more information. We anticipate a special January update for this calculator to implement the new payroll withholdings.
This affects the following calculators:
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Payroll.html | Payroll Deductions |
PayrollHourly.html | Hourly Paycheck Calculator |
Payroll125.html | Section 125 Cafeteria Plan |
PayrollGross.html | Net to Gross Paycheck Calculator |
457Payroll.html | 457 Payroll Calculator |
IncomeOneorTwo.html | Should my spouse work? |
RetirePayrollSavings.html | Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck |
RetirePayrollSavings2.html | Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck |
SPPayroll.html | Cheque deducciones y retenciones |
SPRetirePayrollSavings.html | Efectos de sus Aportaciones a su Jubilación sobre su Cheque de Paga |
Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding | Withhold additional % of income over this amount |
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$0 - $2,300.00 | $0.00 | |
$2,300.00 - $11,625.00 | $0.00 | plus 10% of income over $0.00 |
$11,625.00 - $40,250 | $932.50 | plus 15% of income over $932.50 |
$40,250 - $94,200 | $5,226.25 | plus 25% of income over $5,226.25 |
$94,200 - $193,950 | $18,713.75 | plus 28% of income over $18,713.75 |
$193,950 - $419,000 | $46,643.75 | plus 33% of income over $46,643.75 |
$419,000 - $420,700 | $120,910.25 | plus 35% of income over $120,910.25 |
$420,700 - (no limit) | $121,505.25 | plus 39.6% of income over $121,505.25 |
*Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2017 |
Annual taxable income between these amounts | Annual withholding | Withhold additional % of income over this amount |
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$0 - $8,650 | $0.00 | |
$8,650 - $27,300 | $0.00 | plus 10% of income over $0.00 |
$27,300 - $84,550 | $1,865.00 | plus 15% of income over $1,865.00 |
$ 84,550 - $161,750 | $10,452.50 | plus 25% of income over $10,452.50 |
$161,750 - $242,000 | $29,752.50 | plus 28% of income over $29,752.50 |
$242,000 - $425,350 | $52,222.50 | plus 33% of income over $52,222.50 |
$425,350 - $479,350 | $112,725.50 | plus 33% of income over $112,725.50 |
$479,350 - (no limit) | $131,628.00 | plus 39.6% of income over $131,628.00 |
*Source: http://www.irs.gov Publication 15 Income Tax Withholding Tables for 2017 |
College Type | Tuition & Fees | Room & Board | Total | Change from 2016-17 |
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Public 4-Year (in-state tuition) | $9,970 | $10,800 | $20,770 | 3.1% |
Public 4-Year (out-state tuition) | $25,620 | $10,800 | $36,420 | 3.2% |
Private 4-Year | $34,740 | $12,210 | $46,950 | 3.5% |
The tables and text below has been updated:
The table below summarizes the income 'phase-out' ranges for Roth IRAs.
Tax Filing Status | 2018 Income Phase-Out Range |
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Married filing jointly or head of household | $189,000 to $199,000 |
Single | $120,000 to $135,000 |
Married filing separately | $0 - $10,000 |
*For the purposes of this calculator, we assume you are not Married filing separately and contributing to a Roth IRA.
The table below summarizes the income 'phase-out' ranges for Traditional IRA tax deductions
Tax Filing Status | 2018 Traditional IRA Deduction Phase-Out Ranges |
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Married filing jointly | $101,000 to $121,000 |
Single or Head of Household | $63,000 to $73,000 |
Married filing separately | $0 - $10,000 |
HTML File Changed | Name |
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401(k) Net Unrealized Appreciation vs. Rollover | StockRollover401k.html |
Municipal Bond Tax Equivalent Yield | TaxEquivYeild.html |
Mortgage Debt Consolidation | MortgageConsolidate.html |
Roth 401(k) or Traditional 401(k)? | RothvsTraditional401k.html, Compare401k.html |
Pre-tax or Roth (after tax) Account? | RothvsPreTaxAccount.html |
401(k) Spend It or Save It Calculator | Rollover401k.html |
Investment Goal Calculator | InvestmentVariables.html |
Roth IRA Conversion | RothTransfer.html |
Roth IRA Conversion with Distributions | RothConversion.html |
Retirement Plan Withdrawal | RetirementWithdrawal.html |
REIT Tax-Equivalent Distribution | REITTaxEquivYield.html |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Calculator | HSAContribution.html |
Health Savings Account (HSA) Savings Calculator | HSASavings.html |
Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Traditional Health Plan | HSAvsTraditional.html |
Taxable vs. Tax Advantaged Investments | InvestCompare.html |
Use the table below to assist you in estimating your federal tax rate.
Tax Rate | Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widow(er) | Single | Head of Household | Married Filing Separately |
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10% | $0 - $19,050 | $0 - $9,525 | $0 - $13,600 | $0 - $9,525 |
12% | $19,050 - $77,400 | $9,525 - $38,700 | $13,600 - $51,800 | $9,525 - $38,700 |
22% | $77,400 - $165,000 | $38,700 - $82,500 | $51,800 - $82,500 | $38,700 - $82,500 |
24% | $165,000 - $315,000 | $82,500 - $157,500 | $82,500 - $157,500 | $82,500 - $157,500 |
32% | $315,000 - $400,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 | $157,500 - $200,000 |
35% | $400,000 - $600,000 | $200,000 - $500,0000 | $200,000 - $500,000 | $200,000 - $300,000 |
37% | Over $600,000 | Over $500,000 | Over $500,000 | Over $300,000 |
*Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2017 taxes. Use only to figure 2018 estimates. Source: 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act |
NOTE: The actual tax calculators will be updated at the end of the tax season, in the 3/31/2018 update.
Calculations and definitions updated for 2018. The calculations use the 2018 FICA income limit of $128,400 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $33,456 per year ($2,788 per month) for a single person and 1.5 times this amount for a married couple. Please see https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/colafacts2018.pdf for more information.
These changes affect the following calculators:
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Social Security Calculator | SocialSecurity.html |
How important is Social Security? | NoSocial.html |
Retirement Planner | RetirementPlan.html |
Retirement Pension Planner | RetirementPlan3.html |
Retirement Nestegg Calculator | RetirementNestegg.html |
Your Number & Retirement Income Plan | RetirementNumber.html |
Retirement Planner with Retirement Earnings | RetirementPlan4.html |
The definitions of Social Security in each of these calculators has been updated to the following:
The calculations use the 2018 FICA income limit of $128,400 with an annual maximum Social Security benefit of $33,456 per year ($2,788 per month) for a single person and 1.5 times this amount for a married couple. To receive the maximum benefit would require earning the maximum FICA salary for nearly your entire career. You would also need to begin receiving benefits at your full retirement age of 66 or 67 (depending on your birth date). This calculator rounds your age of full Social Security benefits to the next highest full year. If your birthdate is between 1955 and 1959 your actual full retirement age for Social Security is 66 plus two months for each year after 1954. Your actual benefit may be lower or higher depending on your work history and the complete compensation rules used by Social Security.
How taxes are applied to an investment can make an incredible difference. Starting in 2009 all Canadians 18 and older have a new option to save where all earnings and withdrawals are tax free. As of January 2018 you are able to contribute up to $5,500 per year to a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) and make tax free withdrawals at any time for any purpose. This calculator is designed to help compare a normal taxable investment to a TFSA and a RRSP.