Checklist for 2203 - Configuration Manager

29 Apr.,2024

 

Checklist for 2203 - Configuration Manager

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Applies to: Configuration Manager (current branch)

When you use the current branch of Configuration Manager, you can install the in-console update for version 2203 to update your hierarchy from a previous version. Version 2203 will also be available as baseline media soon after global availability of the in-console update, so you can use the installation media to install the first site of a new hierarchy.

To get the update for version 2203, you must use a service connection point at the top-level site of your hierarchy. This site system role can be in online or offline mode. To download the update when your service connection point is offline, use the service connection tool.

After your hierarchy downloads the update package from Microsoft, find it in the console. In the Administration workspace, select the Updates and Servicing node.

  • When the update is listed as Available, the update is ready to install. Before installing version 2203, review the following information about installing update 2203 and the pre-update checklist for configurations to make before starting the update.

  • If the update displays as Downloading and doesn't change, review the hman.log and dmpdownloader.log for errors.

    • The dmpdownloader.log may indicate that the dmpdownloader process is waiting for an interval before checking for updates. To restart the download of the update's redistribution files, restart the SMS_Executive service on the site server.

    • Another common download issue occurs when proxy server settings prevent downloads from required internet endpoints.

For more information about installing updates, see In-console updates and servicing.

For more information about current branch versions, see Baseline and update versions.

Sites

Install update 2203 at the top-level site of your hierarchy. Start the installation from your central administration site (CAS) or from your stand-alone primary site. After the update is installed at the top-level site, child sites have the following update behavior:

  • Child primary sites install the update automatically after the CAS finishes the installation of the update. You can use service windows to control when a site installs the update. For more information, see Service windows for site servers.

  • Manually update each secondary site from within the Configuration Manager console after the primary parent site finishes the update installation. Automatic update of secondary site servers isn't supported.

Site system roles

When a site server installs the update, it automatically updates all of the site system roles. These roles are on the site server or installed on remote servers. Before installing the update, make sure that each site system server meets the current prerequisites for the new update version.

Configuration Manager consoles

The first time you use a Configuration Manager console after the update has finished, you're prompted to update that console. You can also run the Configuration Manager setup on the computer that hosts the console, and choose the option to update the console. Install the update to the console as soon as possible. For more information, see Install the Configuration Manager console.

Important

When you install an update at the CAS, be aware of the following limitations and delays that exist until all child primary sites also complete the update installation:

  • Client upgrades don't start. This includes automatic updates of clients and pre-production clients. Additionally, you can't promote pre-production clients to production until the last site completes the update installation. After the last site completes the update installation, client updates begin based on your configuration choices.
  • New features you enable with the update aren't available. This behavior is to prevent the CAS replicating data related to that feature to a site that hasn't yet installed support for that feature. After all primary sites install the update, the feature is available for use.
  • Replication links between the CAS and child primary sites display as not upgraded. This state displays in the update installation status as Completed with warning for monitoring replication initialization. In the Monitoring workspace of the console, this state displays as Link is being configured.

As of April 26, 2022, version 2203 is globally available for all customers to install. If you previously opted in to the early update ring, watch for an update to this current branch version.

All sites run a supported version of Configuration Manager

Each site server in the hierarchy must run the same version of Configuration Manager before you can start the installation. To update to version 2203, use version 2010 or later.

Review the status of your product licensing

You need an active Software Assurance (SA) agreement or equivalent subscription rights to install this update. When you update the site, the Licensing page presents the option to confirm your Software Assurance expiration date.

This value is optional. You can specify as a convenient reminder of your license expiration date. This date is visible when you install future updates. You might have previously specified this value during setup or installation of an update. You can also specify this value in the Configuration Manager console. In the Administration workspace, expand Site Configuration, and select Sites. Select Hierarchy Settings in the ribbon, and switch to the Licensing tab.

For more information, see Licensing and branches.

Review Microsoft .NET versions

Configuration Manager now requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.6.2 for site servers, specific site systems, clients, and the console. Before you run setup to install or update the site, first update .NET and restart the system. If possible in your environment, install the latest version of .NET version 4.8.

This installation can put the site system server into a reboot pending state and report errors to the Configuration Manager component status viewer. .NET applications on the server might experience random failures until you restart the server.

For more information including how to manage restarts, see Site and site system prerequisites.

Review the version of the Windows ADK

The version of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) should be supported for Configuration Manager version 2203. For more information, see Support for the Windows ADK. If you need to update the Windows ADK, do so before you begin the update of Configuration Manager. This order makes sure the default boot images are automatically updated to the latest version of Windows PE. Manually update any custom boot images after updating the site.

If you update the site before you update the Windows ADK, see Update distribution points with the boot image.

Review SQL Server Native Client version

Install a minimum version of SQL Server 2012 Native Client, which includes support for TLS 1.2. For more information, see the List of prerequisite checks.

Review the site and hierarchy status for unresolved issues

A site update can fail because of existing operational problems. Before you update a site, resolve all operational issues for the following systems:

  • The site server
  • The site database server
  • Remote site system roles on other servers

For more information, see Use the status system.

Review file and data replication between sites

Make sure that file and database replication between sites is operational and current. Delays or backlogs in either can prevent a successful update.

Database replication

For database replication, to help resolve issues before you start the update, use the Replication Link Analyzer (RLA). For more information, see Monitor database replication.

Use RLA to answer the following questions:

  • Is replication per group in a good state?
  • Are any links degraded?
  • Are there any errors?

If there's a backlog, wait until it clears out. If the backlog is large, such as millions of records, then the link is in a bad state. Before updating the site, solve the replication issue. If you need further assistance, contact Microsoft Support.

File-based replication

For file-based replication, check all inboxes for a backlog on both sending and receiving sites. If there are lots of stuck or pending replication jobs, wait until they clear out.

  • On the sending site, review sender.log.
  • On the receiving site, review despooler log.

Before you install an update for Configuration Manager, install any critical OS updates for each applicable site system. These servers include the site server, site database server, and remote site system roles. If an update that you install requires a restart, restart the applicable servers before you start the upgrade.

Disable database replicas for management points at primary sites

Configuration Manager can't successfully update a primary site that has a database replica for management points enabled. Before you install an update for Configuration Manager, disable database replication.

For more information, see Database replicas for management points.

Set SQL Server Always On availability groups to manual failover

If you use an availability group, make sure that the availability group is set to manual failover before you start the update installation. After the site has updated, you can restore failover to be automatic. For more information, see Prepare to use an availability group.

Disable site maintenance tasks at each site

Before you install the update, disable any site maintenance task that might run during the time the update process is active. For example, but not limited to:

  • Backup Site Server
  • Delete Aged Client Operations
  • Delete Aged Discovery Data

When a site database maintenance task runs during the update installation, the update installation can fail. Before you disable a task, record the schedule of the task so you can restore its configuration after the update has been installed.

For more information, see Maintenance tasks and Reference for maintenance tasks.

Temporarily stop any antivirus software

Before you update a site, stop antivirus software on the Configuration Manager servers. The antivirus software can lock some files that need to be updated which causes our update to fail.

Create a backup of the site database

Before you update a site, back up the site database at the CAS and primary sites. This backup makes sure you have a successful backup to use for disaster recovery.

For more information, see Backup and recovery.

Back up customized files

If you or a third-party product customizes any Configuration Manager configuration files, save a copy of your customizations.

For example, you add custom entries to the osdinjection.xml file in the bin\X64 folder of your Configuration Manager installation directory. After you update Configuration Manager, these customizations don't persist. Reapply your customizations.

Review hardware inventory customizations

If you changed the state of hardware inventory classes in client settings, when you update the site, some classes may revert to a default state. For example, if you disable the SMS_Windows8Application or SMS_Windows8ApplicationUserInfo classes, they're enabled after installing a Configuration Manager update.

When you customize hardware inventory classes, note their configuration before you install the update.

Plan for client piloting

When you install a site update that also updates the client, test that new client update in pre-production before you update all production clients. To use this option, configure your site to support automatic upgrades for pre-production before beginning installation of the update.

For more information, see Upgrade clients and How to test client upgrades in a pre-production collection.

Note

When you update to version 2107 or later, clients with PKI certificates will recreate self-signed certificates, but don't reregister with the site. Clients without a PKI certificate will reregister with the site, which can cause extra processing at the site. Make sure that your process to update clients allows for randomization. If you simultaneously update lots of clients, it may cause a backlog on the site server.

Plan to use service windows

To define a period during which updates to a site server can be installed, use service windows. They can help you control when sites in your hierarchy install the update. For more information, see Service windows for site servers.

Review supported extensions

If you extend Configuration Manager with other products from Microsoft, Microsoft partners, or third-party vendors, confirm that those products support and are compatible with version 2203. Check with the product vendor for this information.

Tip

If you develop a third-party add-on to Configuration Manager, you should test your add-on with every monthly technical preview branch release. Regular testing helps confirm compatibility, and allows for early reporting of any issues with standard interfaces.

Disable any custom solutions

If your site has any custom solutions based on the Configuration Manager SDK or PowerShell, disable this code before you update the site. Make sure to test this custom code in a lab environment to make sure it's compatible with the new version.

Note

Starting in version 2111, third-party add-ons that use Microsoft .NET Framework and rely on Configuration Manager libraries also need to use .NET 4.6.2 or later. For more information, see External dependencies require .NET 4.6.2 .

Read the release notes

Before you start the update, review the current release notes. With Configuration Manager, product release notes are limited to urgent issues. These issues aren't yet fixed in the product, or detailed in a Microsoft Support article.

Feature-specific documentation may include information about known issues that affect core scenarios.

For more information, see the Release notes.

Run the setup prerequisite checker

When the console lists the update as Available, you can run the prerequisite checker before installing the update. (When you install the update on the site, prerequisite checker runs again.)

To run a prerequisite check from the console, go to the Administration workspace, and select Updates and Servicing. Select the Configuration Manager 2203 update package, and select Run prerequisite check in the ribbon.

For more information, see the section to Run the prerequisite checker before installing an update in Before you install an in-console update.

Important

When the prerequisite checker runs, the process updates some product source files that are used for site maintenance tasks. After running the prerequisite checker, but before installing the update, if you need to do a site maintenance task, run Setupwpf.exe (Configuration Manager Setup) from the CD.Latest folder on the site server.

You're now ready to start the update installation for your hierarchy. For more information about installing the update, see Install in-console updates.

You may plan to install the update outside of normal business hours. Determine when the process will have the least effect on your business operations. Installing the update and its actions reinstall site components and site system roles.

For more information, see Updates for Configuration Manager.

After the site updates, use the following checklist to complete common tasks and configurations.

Confirm version and restart (if necessary)

Make sure each site server and site system role is updated to version 2203. In the console, add the Version column to the Sites and Distribution Points nodes in the Administration workspace. When necessary, a site system role automatically reinstalls to update to the new version.

Consider restarting remote site systems that don't successfully update at first. Review your site infrastructure and make sure that applicable site servers and remote site system servers successfully restarted. Typically, site servers restart only when Configuration Manager installs .NET as a prerequisite for a site system role.

Confirm site-to-site replication is active

In the Configuration Manager console, go to the following locations to view the status, and make sure that replication is active:

  • Monitoring workspace, Site Hierarchy node

  • Monitoring workspace, Database Replication node

For more information, see the following articles:

Update all remote Configuration Manager consoles to the same version. You're prompted to update the console when:

  • You open the console.

  • You go to a new node in the console.

Reconfigure database replicas for management points

After you update a primary site, reconfigure the database replica for management points that you uninstalled before you updated the site. For more information, see Database replicas for management points.

Reconfigure availability groups

If you use an availability group, reset the failover configuration to automatic. For more information, see Prepare to use an availability group.

Reconfigure any disabled maintenance tasks

If you disabled database maintenance tasks at a site before installing the update, reconfigure those tasks. Use the same settings that were in place before the update.

Restore hardware inventory customizations

If you changed the state of hardware inventory classes in client settings, when you update the site, some classes may revert to a default state. For example, if you disable the SMS_Windows8Application or SMS_Windows8ApplicationUserInfo classes, they're enabled after installing a Configuration Manager update.

When you customize hardware inventory classes, review their configuration after you install the update to make sure they are configured as you intend.

Restore user state from active deployments

If you have any active user state migrations, before you update the Configuration Manager client on those devices, restore the user state. Due to changes to the encryption algorithm in version 2103, the updated client will fail to restore the user state when it tries to use a different encryption algorithm.

Update clients per the plan you created, especially if you configured client piloting before installing the update. For more information, see How to upgrade clients for Windows computers.

Third-party extensions

If you use any extensions to Configuration Manager, update them to a version that supports and is compatible with Configuration Manager version 2203.

Enable any custom solutions

Enable any custom solutions based on the Configuration Manager SDK or PowerShell that you've already tested in a lab environment with version 2203.

Use the Update Distribution Points action for any boot image that you use, whether it's a default or custom boot image. This action makes sure that clients can use the latest version. Even if there isn't a new version of the Windows ADK, the Configuration Manager client components may change with an update. If you don't update boot images and media, task sequence deployments may fail on devices.

When you update the site, Configuration Manager automatically updates the default boot images. It doesn't automatically distribute the updated content to distribution points. Use the Update Distribution Points action on specific boot images when you're ready to distribute this content across your network.

Note

For default boot images, the site always uses the current version of the Configuration Manager client that matches the site's version. Even if you configure automatic client upgrades to use a pre-production collection, that feature doesn't apply to boot images.

After updating the site, manually update any custom boot images. This action updates the boot image with the latest client components if necessary, optionally reloads it with the current Windows PE version, and redistributes the content to the distribution points.

For more information, see Update distribution points with the boot image.

To get the latest information for the Configuration Manager PowerShell module, use the Update-Help cmdlet. Run this cmdlet on all computers with the Configuration Manager console. This help content is the same as what's published for the ConfigurationManager module.

For more information, see Configuration Manager PowerShell cmdlets: Update help.

Next steps

Review the release notes. This article can be updated regularly, especially right after a new current branch release. You can use RSS to be notified when this page is updated. For more information, see How to use the docs.

2023 and 2024 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates

In 2023 and 2024, there are seven federal income tax rates and brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. Taxable income and filing status determine which federal tax rates apply to you and how much in taxes you'll owe that year.

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2023 tax brackets and income tax rates

The tax tables below apply to income earned in 2023, which is reported on tax returns that were due by April 15, 2024, or October 15, 2024, with a tax extension.

Tax brackets 2023

Tax rate

Single

Married filing jointly

Married filing separately

Head of household

10%

$0 to $11,000

$0 to $22,000

$0 to $11,000

$0 to $15,700

12%

$11,001 to $44,725

$22,001 to $89,450

$11,001 to $44,725

$15,701 to $59,850

22%

$44,726 to $95,375

$89,451 to $190,750

$44,726 to $95,375

$59,851 to $95,350

24%

$95,376 to $182,100

$190,751 to $364,200

$95,376 to $182,100

$95,351 to $182,100

32%

$182,101 to $231,250

$364,201 to $462,500

$182,101 to $231,250

$182,101 to $231,250

35%

$231,251 to $578,125

$462,501 to $693,750

$231,251 to $346,875

$231,251 to $578,100

37%

$578,126 or more

$693,751 or more

$346,876 or more

$578,101 or more

2023 tax brackets for each filing status

Tax brackets 2023: Single filers

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Tax owed

10%

$0 to $11,000.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$11,001 to $44,725.

$1,100 plus 12% of the amount over $11,000.

22%

$44,726 to $95,375.

$5,147 plus 22% of the amount over $44,725.

24%

$95,376 to $182,100.

$16,290 plus 24% of the amount over $95,375.

32%

$182,101 to $231,250.

$37,104 plus 32% of the amount over $182,100.

35%

$231,251 to $578,125.

$52,832 plus 35% of the amount over $231,250.

37%

$578,126 or more.

$174,238.25 plus 37% of the amount over $578,125.

Tax brackets 2023: Married filing jointly

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Taxes owed

10%

$0 to $22,000.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$22,001 to $89,450.

$2,200 plus 12% of the amount over $22,000.

22%

$89,451 to $190,750.

$10,294 plus 22% of the amount over $89,450.

24%

$190,751 to $364,200.

$32,580 plus 24% of the amount over $190,750.

32%

$364,201 to $462,500.

$74,208 plus 32% of the amount over $364,200.

35%

$462,501 to $693,750.

$105,664 plus 35% of the amount over $462,500.

37%

$693,751 or more.

$186,601.50 + 37% of the amount over $693,750.

Tax brackets 2023: Married filing separately

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Taxes owed

10%

$0 to $11,000.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$11,001 to $44,725.

$1,100 plus 12% of the amount over $11,000.

22%

$44,726 to $95,375.

$5,147 plus 22% of the amount over $44,725.

24%

$95,376 to $182,100.

$16,290 plus 24% of the amount over $95,375.

32%

$182,101 to $231,250.

$37,104 plus 32% of the amount over $182,100.

35%

$231,251 to $346,875.

$52,832 plus 35% of the amount over $231,250.

37%

$346,876 or more.

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$93,300.75 plus 37% of the amount over $346,875.

Tax brackets 2023: Head of household

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Tax owed

10%

$0 to $15,700.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$15,701 to $59,850.

$1,570 plus 12% of the amount over $15,700.

22%

$59,851 to $95,350.

$6,868 plus 22% of the amount over $59,850.

24%

$95,351 to $182,100.

$14,678 plus 24% of the amount over $95,350.

32%

$182,101 to $231,250.

$35,498 plus 32% of the amount over $182,100.

35%

$231,251 to $578,100.

$51,226 plus 35% of the amount over $231,250.

37%

$578,101 or more.

$172,623.50 plus 37% of the amount over $578,100.

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2024 tax brackets and income tax rates

There are seven income tax rates for the 2024 tax year, ranging from 10% to 37%. The 2024 tax brackets apply to income earned this year, which is reported on tax returns filed in 2025.

2024 tax brackets

Tax rate

Single

Married filing jointly

Married filing separately

Head of household

10%

$0 to $11,600

$0 to $23,200

$0 to $11,600

$0 to $16,550

12%

$11,601 to $47,150

$23,201 to $94,300

$11,601 to $47,150

$16,551 to $63,100

22%

$47,151 to $100,525

$94,301 to $201,050

$47,151 to $100,525

$63,101 to $100,500

24%

$100,526 to $191,950

$201,051 to $383,900

$100,526 to $191,950

$100,501 to $191,950

32%

$191,951 to $243,725

$383,901 to $487,450

$191,951 to $243,725

$191,951 to $243,700

35%

$243,726 to $609,350

$487,451 to $731,200

$243,726 to $365,600

$243,701 to $609,350

37%

$609,351 or more

$731,201 or more

$365,601 or more

$609,350 or more

2024 tax brackets for each filing status

Tax brackets 2024: Single filers

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Tax owed

10%

$0 to $11,600.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$11,601 to $47,150.

$1,160 plus 12% of the amount over $11,600.

22%

$47,151 to $100,525.

$5,426 plus 22% of the amount over $47,150.

24%

$100,526 to $191,950.

$17,168.50 plus 24% of the amount over $100,525.

32%

$191,951 to $243,725.

$39,110.50 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950.

35%

$243,726 to $609,350.

$55,678.50 plus 35% of the amount over $243,725.

37%

$609,351 or more.

$183,647.25 plus 37% of the amount over $609,350.

Tax brackets 2024: Married filing jointly

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Taxes owed

10%

$0 to $23,200.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$23,201 to $94,300.

$2,320 plus 12% of the amount over $23,200.

22%

$94,301 to $201,050.

$10,852 plus 22% of the amount over $94,300.

24%

$201,051 to $383,900.

$34,337 plus 24% of the amount over $201,050.

32%

$383,901 to $487,450.

$78,221 plus 32% of the amount over $383,900.

35%

$487,451 to $731,200.

$111,357 plus 35% of the amount over $487,450.

37%

$731,201 or more.

$196,669.50 + 37% of the amount over $731,200.

Tax brackets 2024: Married filing separately

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Taxes owed

10%

$0 to $11,600.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$11,601 to $47,150.

$1,160 plus 12% of the amount over $11,600.

22%

$47,151 to $100,525.

$5,426 plus 22% of the amount over $47,150.

24%

$100,526 to $191,950.

$17,168.50 plus 24% of the amount over $100,525.

32%

$191,951 to $243,725.

$39,110.50 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950.

35%

$243,726 to $365,600

$55,678.50 plus 35% of the amount over $243,725.

37%

$365,601 or more.

$98,334.75 plus 37% of the amount over $365,600.

Tax brackets 2024: Head of household

Tax rate

Taxable income bracket

Tax owed

10%

$0 to $16,550.

10% of taxable income.

12%

$16,551 to $63,100.

$1,655 plus 12% of the amount over $16,500.

22%

$63,101 to $100,500.

$7,241 plus 22% of the amount over $63,100.

24%

$100,501 to $191,950.

$15,469 plus 24% of the amount over $100,500.

32%

$191,951 to $243,700.

$37,417 plus 32% of the amount over $191,950.

35%

$243,701 to $609,350.

$53,977 plus 35% of the amount over $243,700.

37%

$609,350 or more.

$181,954.50 plus 37% of the amount over $609,350.

How income tax brackets work

1. Federal income tax rates are progressive

The U.S. has a progressive tax system. Broadly, this means that the government decides how much tax you owe by dividing your taxable income into chunks — also known as tax brackets — and each chunk gets taxed at the corresponding tax rate. The highest tax rate, the marginal rate, applies to only a portion of your income.

The progressive tax system also means that people with higher taxable incomes are subject to higher federal income tax rates, and people with lower taxable incomes are subject to lower federal income tax rates. The beauty of tax brackets is that no matter which bracket you’re in, you won’t pay that tax rate on your entire income.

Federal tax brackets example: If you had $50,000 of taxable income in 2023 as a single filer, you’d pay 10% on that first $11,000 and 12% on the chunk of income between $11,001 and $44,725. Then you’d pay 22% on the rest because some of your $50,000 of taxable income falls into the 22% tax bracket. The total bill would be about $6,300 — about 13% of your taxable income — even though you're in the 22% bracket. That 13% is your effective tax rate.

2. State income taxes may work differently than federal income taxes

States may handle taxes differently than the federal government. Your state might have different brackets, or it might altogether use a different system. Colorado, for example, has a flat tax rate of 4.4% on taxable income, and some states, such as Wyoming, don't have a state income tax.

3. Federal income tax brackets are adjusted annually for inflation

Each year, all the income tax brackets — the window of income where a tax rate ends and begins — are updated to reflect the current rate of inflation. These tweaks, formally known as inflation adjustments, are a critical part of the tax code.

They can help prevent taxpayers from ending up in a higher tax bracket as their cost of living rises, a scenario called “bracket creep." Tax bracket adjustments can also lower taxes for those whose compensation has not kept up with inflation.

Tax inflation adjustment example

  • In 2023, a single filer making $45,000 of taxable income pays a 10% tax rate on $11,000 of their earnings, a 12% tax rate on the portion of the earnings between $11,001 and $44,725, and a 22% tax rate on the remaining $275 that falls into that final tax bracket.

  • Assuming this taxpayer's income does not change in 2024, they will now pay 10% on earnings up to $11,600 and 12% on the rest. In other words, they will no longer pay 22% on any part of their income. This is because the upper end of the 12% tax bracket has been updated from $44,725 to $47,150, which allows this taxpayer to shelter more of their income from a higher tax rate.

What is a marginal tax rate?

The marginal tax rate is the tax rate paid on the last dollar of taxable income. It typically equates to the highest tax bracket.

For example, if you're a single filer in 2023 with $35,000 of taxable income, you would be in the 12% tax bracket. If your taxable income went up by $1, you would pay 12% on that extra dollar, too.

If you had $45,000 of taxable income, however, most of it would still fall within the 12% bracket, but the last few hundred dollars would land in the 22% tax bracket. Your marginal tax rate would then be 22%.

What is an effective tax rate?

Your effective tax rate is the percentage of your taxable income that you pay in taxes. To determine your effective tax rate, divide your total tax owed (line 16) on Form 1040 by your total taxable income (line 15).

How to reduce taxes owed

Two common ways of reducing your tax bill are credits and deductions.

  • Tax credits can reduce your tax bill on a dollar-for-dollar basis; they don't affect what bracket you're in.

  • Tax deductions, on the other hand, reduce how much of your income is subject to taxes. Generally, deductions lower your taxable income by the percentage of your highest federal income tax bracket. So, if you fall into the 22% tax bracket, a $1,000 deduction could save you $220.

In other words, take all the tax deductions you can claim. Deductions can reduce your taxable income and could kick you to a lower bracket, which means you pay a lower tax rate.

» Learn more: See the difference between tax credits and tax deductions

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