What are the IRS retirement plan limitations?


 

2007

2008

2009

401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan elective deferal limit

$15,500

$15,500

$16,500

401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan age 50+ catch-up contribution limit

$5,000

$5,000

$5,500

SIMPLE IRA elective deferral limit

$10,500

$10,500

$11,500

SIMPLE IRA age 50+ catch-up contribution limit

$2,500

$2,500

$2,500

Maximum annual contribution of defined contribution plans

$45,000

$46,000

$49,000

Annual compensation limit

$225,000

$230,000

$245,000

Definition of highly compensated employee

$100,000

$105,000

$110,000

Definition of key employee in top-heavy plan

$145,000

$150,000

$160,000

SEP minimum compensation

$500

$500

$550

Social Security taxable wage base

$97,500

$102,000

$106,800

Maximum annual benefit for defined benefit plans

$180,000

$185,000

$195,000

Traditional and Roth IRA contribution limit

$4,000

$5,000

$5,000

Traditional and Roth IRA age 50+ catch-up contribution limit

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Social Security tax rate (self-employed)

15.30%

15.30%

15.30%

 



 

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