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an individual who is not married and who is not a surviving spouse or head of household, and $156,900 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return. .16 Cafeteria Plans. For the taxable years beginning in 2017, the dollar limitation under § 125(i) on voluntary employee salary reductions for contributions to health flexible spending arrangements is $2,600. .17 Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit. For taxable years beginning in 2017, the monthly limitation under § 132(f)(2)(A) regarding the aggregate fringe benefit exclusion amount for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle and any transit pass is $255. The monthly limitation under § 132(f)(2)(B) regarding the fringe benefit exclusion amount for qualified parking is $255. .18 Income from United States Savings Bonds for Taxpayers Who Pay Qualified Higher Education Expenses. For taxable years beginning in 2017, the exclusion under § 135, regarding income from United States savings bonds for taxpayers who pay qualified higher education expenses, begins to phase out for modified adjusted gross income above $117,250 for joint returns and $78,150 for all other returns. The exclusion is completely phased out for modified adjusted gross income of $147,250 or more for joint returns and $93,150 or more for all other returns. .19 Adoption Assistance Programs. For taxable years beginning in 2017, under § 137(a)(2), the amount that can be excluded from an employee’s gross income for the adoption of a child with special needs is $13,570. For taxable years beginning in 2017, under § 137(b)(1) the maximum amount that can be excluded from an employee’s gross income for the amounts paid or expenses incurred by an employer for qualified adoption