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The Internal Revenue Code provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans. Code Section 415 requires the limit to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases.
2013 2012 2011 IRAs IRA AGI Deduction Phase-out Starting at SEP SIMPLE Plans 401(k), 403(b), Profit-Sharing Plans, etc. 250,000 1,035,000 205,000 1,015,000 200,000 985,000 195,000 Other
Section
IRA Contribution Limit - 219(b)(5)(A)
5,500
5,000
5,000
IRA Catch-Up Contributions - 219(b)(5)(B)
1,000
1,000
1,000
Joint Return
95,000
92,000
90,000
Single or Head of Household
59,000
58,000
56,000
SEP Minimum Compensation - 408(k)(2)(C)
550
550
550
SEP Maximum Compensation - 408(k)(3)(C)
255,000
250,000
245,000
SIMPLE Maximum Contributions - 408(p)(2)(E)
12,000
11,500
11,500
Catch-up Contributions - 414(v)(2)(B)(ii)
2,500
2,500
2,500
Annual Compensation - 401(a)(17)/404(l)
255,000
Elective Deferrals - 402(g)(1)
17,500
17,000
16,500
Catch-up Contributions - 414(v)(2)(B)(i)
5,500
5,500
5,500
Defined Contribution Limits - 415(c)(1)(A)
51,000
50,000
49,000
ESOP Limits - 409(o)(1)(C)
HCE Threshold - 414(q)(1)(B)
115,000
115,000
110,000
Defined Benefit Limits - 415(b)(1)(A)
205,000
200,000
195,000
Key Employee - 416(i)(1)(A)(i)
165,000
165,000
160,000
457 Elective Deferrals - 457(e)(15)
17,500
17,000
16,500
Control Employee - 1.61-21(f)(5)(i)
100,000
100,000
95,000
Control Employee - 1.61-21(f)(5)(iii)
205,000
205,000
195,000
Taxable Wage Base
113,700
110,100
106,800