{"id":56568,"date":"2025-10-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=56568"},"modified":"2025-10-07T10:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:01:02","slug":"what-is-an-exemption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/what-is-an-exemption\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an exemption?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The term \u201cexemptions\u201d can apply to many aspects of taxes. There are employee withholding, nonprofit, and state exemptions, to name a few applications of this term. In this post, we\u2019ll outline what an exemption is and how to apply the definition to your specific tax situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tax-exemptions.jpg\" alt=\"tax exemptions \" class=\"wp-image-56572\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Read on to better understand what a tax exemption is, what is tax exempt, and other state tax exemptions. For a quick overview, review the <a href=\"#table\">comparison of exemption related terms<\/a> at the end of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-tax-exemption\">What is a tax exemption?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tax exemption is a specific type of tax&nbsp;deduction that lowers your taxes. For federal taxes, a tax exemption was a feature of the tax code available prior to tax year 2018. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) suspended tax exemptions temporarily through 2025, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) removed them permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax exemptions no longer available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the TCJA, the IRS offered two tax exemptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Personal exemptions:<\/strong>&nbsp;The amount a taxpayer is entitled to claim as a&nbsp;tax&nbsp;deduction against&nbsp;personal&nbsp;income. Personal exemptions were an input to calculate the amount owed in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/income-tax\/\">federal income taxes<\/a>. All taxpayers could claim a personal exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For married taxpayers filing separate returns, an exemption could only be claimed for a spouse if that spouse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Had no gross income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wasn\u2019t filing a tax return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wasn\u2019t the dependent of another taxpayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 Dependent exemptions:<\/strong>\u00a0Taxpayers could also claim a tax exemption for dependents pre-tax reform. A dependent qualified as either a child or a relative who met a series of tests. (See IRS\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-publication-501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publication 501<\/a>, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information for more information.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax exemption vs. standard deduction trade-off post tax reform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While personal and dependent tax exemptions are permanently gone, the higher&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/standard-vs-itemized-deductions\/\">standard deduction<\/a>&nbsp;amount was also made permanent. This trade-off allows taxpayers to continue to have a large part of their income not subject to tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the current standard deduction rates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For couples filing jointly, the amount for 2025 is $31,500.*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For an individual taxpayer, the amount for 2025 is $15,750.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Amounts are subject to inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/themes\/hrb_tic\/img\/on-laptop-at-desk-graphic.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">File with H&amp;R Block to get your max refund<\/h3><div class=\"quick-links-list-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/\">File online<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/?app_method=GENERAL_TAX_PREP_METHOD\">File with a tax pro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other tax exemption definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cexemptions\u201d (or being exempt) has other uses in the tax code. Take note: The following exemptions are not the same as the federal tax exemptions mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2013 Employee who are exempt from withholding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All employers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/form-w2\/\">W-2<\/a> employees withhold income tax from their employees\u2019 pay. This payment is sent through their paychecks to the IRS. If an employee has zero&nbsp;tax liability, they can claim exemption from&nbsp;withholding on their Form W-4. This means their employer doesn\u2019t take out any federal income tax withholdings from their paycheck and would withhold only Social Security and Medicare contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 State tax exemptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>City, county, and state governments offer tax exemptions to businesses to fuel the local economy. There are multiple state tax exemptions for paying property taxes, for example, if the business meets certain conditions. Some states also have lowered tax rates for certain types of industries. To find if your state tax exempt laws, visit your area\u2019s department of revenue\/taxation\u2019s website. You can also view more information about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/personal-tax-planning\/do-i-have-to-file-state-taxes\/\">state taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some states still provide personal and dependent exemptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3- Tax exemptions for non-profit organizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters more complicated, many non-profit organizations are exempt from some taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, any organization that doesn\u2019t operate for profit and offers valuable community services can qualify for non-profit tax exemptions. In fact, they are exempt from most federal income tax and some state tax (property or sales). Additionally, some charitable contributors can take tax deductions for donations to qualifying non-profit organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax designations for non-profits are 501(c)(1-28). The most common is 501(c)(3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualified non-profits have a tax exemption number. You can apply for one or search for one on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/tax-exempt-organization-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS.gov<\/a>. In the search tab, you can look up organizations by name, state, or zip code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is tax exempt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"table\">Being &#8220;tax exempt&#8221; means that certain income, revenue, or specific organizations are free from having to pay certain taxes. Generally, non-profit entities can be tax exempt. This includes charities, religious organizations, and educational organizations.&nbsp; Individuals are not tax exempt in the way that these organizations are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing terms: Tax exemption vs. exempt from withholding vs. being tax exempt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may help to see these terms side by side for more clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who It Applies To<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Implication<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Federal Tax Exemption<\/strong><\/td><td>An outdated provision that excludes certain income from taxation.<\/td><td>Individuals<\/td><td>Reduces or eliminates tax liability for specific income or entities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exempt from Withholding<\/strong><\/td><td>A status claimed on Form W-4 to avoid federal income tax being withheld from paychecks.<\/td><td>Employees who expect to owe no federal income tax.<\/td><td>No federal income tax is withheld from wages, but other taxes (like Social Security) may still apply.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Being Tax Exempt<\/strong><\/td><td>A general term often used to describe entities (like nonprofits) that are not subject to certain taxes.<\/td><td>Typically organizations (e.g., 501(c)(3) nonprofits).<\/td><td>Organization doesn\u2019t pay federal income tax on qualifying income. 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