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$400,000 K-1 Income ($500,000 MAGI): 2026 $40k SALT Cap vs. California PTET Calculator
How much does PTET save at $400,000 K-1 income in 2026?
At $400,000 in pass-through K-1 income and $500,000 in household MAGI, your 2026 personal Schedule A SALT deduction cap is $40,000 (after a $0 phase-down above $500,000 MAGI). Electing entity-level PTET deducts $37,200 above the line under IRS Notice 2020-75, saving up to $13,020 in federal income tax while preserving the $32,200 MFJ standard deduction.
At $400,000 in pass-through K-1 income and $500,000 in household MAGI, your 2026 personal Schedule A SALT deduction cap is $40,000 (after a $0 phase-down above $500,000 MAGI). Electing entity-level PTET deducts $37,200 above the line under IRS Notice 2020-75, saving up to $13,020 in federal income tax while preserving the $32,200 MFJ standard deduction.
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2026 $40,000 SALT Cap vs. Entity PTET Comparison ($400,000 K-1)
| 2026 Tax Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pass-Through K-1 Net Income | $400,000 |
| Household MAGI (Pre-PTET) | $500,000 |
| 30% SALT Cap Phase-Down Above $500,000 MAGI | -$0 |
| Remaining Personal Schedule A SALT Cap | $40,000 |
| Entity-Level PTET Deduction (IRS Notice 2020-75) | $37,200 (Uncapped!) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I elect PTET at $400,000 pass-through income and $500,000 MAGI in 2026?
At $400,000 in pass-through K-1 income and $500,000 in household MAGI, your 2026 personal Schedule A SALT deduction cap is $40,000 (after a $0 phase-down above $500,000 MAGI). Electing entity-level PTET deducts $37,200 above the line under IRS Notice 2020-75, saving up to $13,020 in federal income tax while preserving the $32,200 MFJ standard deduction.