401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits have remained the same as 2020 at $19,500. The annual catch-up limitation for employees over age also remains unchanged from 2020, at $6,500.
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On Monday, the IRS released Notice 2020-79 which provides cost of living adjustments for retirement plans for 2021.
401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits have remained the same as 2020 at $19,500. The annual catch-up limitation for employees over age also remains unchanged from 2020, at $6,500.
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