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COLA - IRS Cost of Living Adjustments

 

ANNUAL LIMITS 2008 2009 & 2010

 

Defined Benefit Plans

 

$185,000

 

$195,000

The maximum dollar limitation for annual benefits under defined benefit plans under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 415(b)(1)(A).    
     
401(k) Deferral Limit $15,500 $16,500 

The limitation on cumulative elective deferrals to a 401(k), or SIMPLE retirement plan in a tax year, as coordinated under IRC Section 402(g)(1) & 457(e)(15).

 

   
     
Age 50+ Catchup Limits $5,000 $5,500

The special catch-up available for individuals at least 50 years old anytime during the year and make eligible pre-tax contributions to 401(k)(11), 403(b), and 457(e)(15)

The special catch-up to a SIMPLE plan remains  at $2,500 under 414(v)(2)(B)(ii).

   
     
Definition of Key Employee  $150,000 $160,000

The compensation threshold used for determining key employees under IRS Section 416(i)(1)(A)(i).

   
     
Definition of Highly Compensation $105,000 $110,000

The compensation threshold used for determining highly compensated employees under IRC Section 414(q)(1)(B).

   
     
Compensation Limit $230,000 $245,000

The annual limit of compensation that may be taken into account for contribution purposes in accordance with IRC Section 401(a)(17), 404(I), 408(k)(3)(C), and 408(k)(6)(D)(ii).

   
     
Taxable Wage Base $102,000 $106,800

Maximum amount of earnings subject to payroll tax.

   

 

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