The IRS indexed dollar limits to qualified retirement plans are provided in the table below. This is provided for informational purposes and is not intended as legal advice.
Item | IRC Reference | 2023 Limit | 2024 Limit |
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401(k) and 403(b) Employee Deferral Limit1 | 402(g)(1) | $22,500 | $23,000 |
457 Employee Deferral Limit | 457(e)(15) | $22,500 | $23,000 |
Catch-up Contribution2 | 414(v)(2)(B)(i) | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Defined Contribution Dollar Limit3 | 415(c)(1)(A) | $66,000 | Lesser of $69,000 or 100% compensation |
Defined Benefit Dollar Limit | 415(b)(1)(A) | $265,000 | $275,000 |
Compensation Limit4 | 401(a)(17); 404(l) | $330,000 | $345,000 |
Highly Compensated Employee Income Limit5 | 414(q)(1)(B) | $150,000 | $155,000 |
Key Employee Officer | 416(i)(1)(A)(i) | $215,000 | $220,000 |
Social Security Taxable Wage Base | $160,200 | $168,600 |
Tax Credits For Retirement Plan Participants6
The chart below shows the percent of your contribution (up to $2,000) you are eligible to receive as a tax credit based on your annual adjusted gross income and filing status. See the IRS website for filing instructions.7
Tax Credit | Married, Filing Jointly | Head of Household | All Other Filers |
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50% | $0 - $46,000 | $0 - $34,500 | $0 - $23,000 |
20% | $46,001 - $50,000 | $34,501 - $37,500 | $23,001 - $25,000 |
10% | $50,001 - $76,500 | $37,501 - $57,375 | $25,001 - $38,250 |
0% | More than $76,500 | More than $57,375 | More than $38,250 |