Transparency & trust · reviewed October 10, 2026

Calculation methodology

The workspace separates IRA allocation from federal tax estimation. Inputs, assumptions and warnings travel with the planning result so another person can review it.

2025 standard rules · 2026 form projections

IRA allocation model

The engine maps supported annual inputs to a Form 8606 planning worksheet using decimal arithmetic. The current authoritative form instructions are for 2025. The 2026 planning model uses the published year-specific contribution and federal tax data, with provisional form treatment until final instructions are verified.

Boundaries

Unsupported exceptions are flagged for review. State and local taxes are excluded; no state tax calculation is implemented. A tax payment estimate does not include every return interaction.

Change control

Source changes should be recorded with year, review date and regression evidence. Independent professional review is required before claiming filing-grade accuracy.

Sources and next steps

Reviewed October 10, 2026. This independent educational website is not affiliated with the IRS. Special transactions need professional review.