Business Owner
intermediate · $50K - $100K
Section 199A lets sole proprietors, S-corps, and partnerships deduct up to 20% of qualified business income from taxable income.
A $100K business profit = $20K deduction = $4,400+ tax savings at 22% bracket.
Annual Limit
20% of QBI (subject to limitations)
Key takeaways
- Pass-through owners (sole props, S-corps, partnerships) can deduct up to 20% of qualified business income.
- Below $201,775 single / $403,500 married (2026), the full 20% applies regardless of business type.
- Above those thresholds, W-2 wage and property limits phase in, and specified-service businesses face additional restrictions.
- The OBBBA made the deduction permanent and added a $400 minimum for those with at least $1,000 of QBI who materially participate.
Requirements
- Income from pass-through business (sole prop, S-corp, partnership)
- Taxable income under $201,775 single / $403,500 married (2026) for the full deduction
- Complex rules for service businesses above threshold
How to Implement
- 1Calculate qualified business income
- 2Verify income thresholds and limitations
- 3Report on Form 8995 or 8995-A
- 4Deduction is automatic if you qualify
The bottom line
The QBI deduction can remove up to a fifth of qualified business income from tax and is now permanent. Above the income thresholds, the wage, property, and service-business rules determine how much survives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- Internal Revenue Service, Rev. Proc. 2025-32
2026 inflation-adjusted amounts (tax brackets, standard deduction, estate & gift, FSA, credits)
- Internal Revenue Service, Notice 2025-67
2026 retirement plan limits (401(k), IRA, SIMPLE, catch-up)
- Internal Revenue Service, Rev. Proc. 2025-19
2026 HSA and HDHP inflation-adjusted limits
Educational information only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice or a recommendation. Figures are drawn from the primary sources cited above; verify current amounts with the source before acting.