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401k Contribution Limits

401k Contribution Limits


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Allowable elective deferrals for 401k plans increased to $13,000 per year in 2004, up $1,000 from 2003's $12,000 limit. Current law governing 401k plans, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA), provides for growth of the annual limit to match cost-of-living increases. Specifically, the limitations were set to grow by $1,000 until 2006, when the contribution limit reached $15,000.

Calendar Year Contributution Limit
2003$12,000
2004$13,000
2005$14,000
2006$15,000
2007$15,500
2008$15,500
2009$16,500
2010$16,500
2011$16,500
2012$17,000
2013$17,500
2014$17,500
2015$18,000

More details on 401k maximum contributions and related retirement plans, can be found at the Internal Revenue Service site.


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