Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The CPI-W is determined and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.
| ANNUAL LIMITS | 2012 | 2021 |
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Defined Benefit Plans |
$200,000 | $230,000 |
| The maximum dollar limitation for annual benefits under defined benefit plans under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 415(b)(1)(A). | ||
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| 401(k) Deferral Limit | $17,000 | $19,500 |
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The limitation on cumulative elective deferrals to a 401(k), as coordinated under IRC Section 403(b) & 457(b)(15). |
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| Age 50+ Catchup Limits | $5,500 | $6,500 |
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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), 403(b), and 457(e). |
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| Definition of Key Employee | $165,000 | $185,000 |
| The compensation threshold used for determining key employees under IRS Section 416(i)(1)(A)(i). | ||
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| Definition of Highly Compensation | $115,000 | $130,000 |
| The compensation threshold used for determining highly compensated employees under IRC Section 414(q)(1)(B). | ||
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| Compensation Limit | $250,000 | $290,000 |
| 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). | ||
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| Taxable Wage Base | $110,100 | $142,800 |
| Maximum amount of earnings subject to payroll tax. | ||
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| IRA Contribution Limit | $5,500 | $6,500 |
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| IRA Catch-Up Contributions | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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