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2009 contribution limits announced

November 2, 2008

On October 16, 2008, the IRS issued news release IR-2008-118 announcing cost-of-living adjustments to dollar limitations for pension plans. Items addressed for 2009 include:

Elective deferrals

* The annual elective deferral limit for 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, 457(b) plans, SAR-SEPs, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan increases from $15,500 to $16,500
* The annual elective deferral limit for SIMPLE plans is increased from $10,500 to $11,500

Employee “catch-up” contributions for individuals age 50 or older

* The annual limit on additional catch-up contributions to 401(k), 403(b), and Section 457(b) plans is increased from $5,000 to $5,500
* The annual limit on additional catch-up contributions to a SIMPLE plan remains unchanged at $2,500

Other key figures

* The dollar limit on annual additions to a defined contribution plan increases from $46,000 to $49,000
* The dollar limit on the annual benefit under a defined benefit plan increases from $185,000 to $195,000
* The annual compensation limit for qualified retirement plan purposes increases from $230,000 to $245,000
* The annual compensation amount used in the definition of a highly compensated employee increases from $105,000 to $110,000
* The annual compensation amount used in the definition of a key employee in a top-heavy plan increases from $150,000 to $160,000
* For purposes of determining a qualifying employee under a simplified employee pension (SEP) plan, the minimum amount of annual compensation is increased from $500 to $550

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Investing, Legislative Changes, News, Retirement, Taxes, Your Finances Tagged With: 401(k), 403(b), catch-up, Retirement, Section 457(b), SEP, SIMPLE, TSP

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