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2008 California Tax Rates and Exemptions

Individual tax rates

• The maximum rate for individuals is 9.3%
• The AMT rate for individuals is 7%
• The Mental Health Services Tax Rate is 1% for taxable income in excess of $1,000,000.

Exemption credits

• Married/Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) filing jointly and qualifying widow(er) = $198
• Single, married/RDP filing separately, and head of household = $99
• Dependent = $309
• Blind = $99
• Age 65 or older = $99

 Higher-income taxpayers' exemption credits are phased out.

Standard deductions

• Single and married/RDP filing separately = $3,692
• Married/RDP filing jointly, head of household and qualifying widow(er) = $7,384
• The minimum standard deduction for dependents = $900

 Higher-income taxpayers' standard deduction is phased out.

2008 California Tax Rate Schedules

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