Nisab
Nisab (Exemption Limit) Table
The U.S. Census Bureau has published figures specifying the 1996 Threshold of Income, below which a family living in the USA is considered poor. The figures below are based on the 1996 Threshold of Income plus 2.5% for inflation adjustment.
| Family Size | Annual Min Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $8,980 |
| 2 | $12,120 |
| 3 | $15,260 |
| 4 | $18,400 |
| 5 | $21,54 |
| 6 | $24,680 |
| 7 | $27,820 |
| 8 | $30,960 |
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 68, No. 26, February 7, 2003, pp. 6456-6458
These figures are based on the average standard of living in medium size cities. If you are living in a very large city (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, etc.) you must add 10% to the above mentioned figures. If you are living in a small country town or village, you may subtract 10% from the above figures.
Enter your adjusted exemption limit on Zakah Calculation Form line 11.
No adjustment is needed if residing in the Washington Metropolitan area.
