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Contribution & Benefit Limits

Listed by provision for years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The source for this table is the Internal Revenue Service

Provision
2018
2017
2015-2016
DC Plan 415(c)(1)(A) Additions $55,000 $54,000 $53,000
401(k)/403(b) SARSEP Elective Deferrals $18,000 $18,000 $18,000
457 Deferrals $18,000 $18,000 $18,000
Age 50 Catch-Ups for 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans $6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Key Employee Income Definition $175,000 $175,000 $170,000
Highly-Compensated Employee Income Definition $120,000 $120,000 $120,000
Compensation Limit for Contribution Purposes in accordance with IRC Section 401(a)(17) for Non-Gov. Plan Sponsors $275,000 $270,000 $265,000
Compensation Limit for Contribution Purposes in accordance with IRC Section 401(a)(17) for Governmental Plan Sponsors $405,000 $400,000 $395,000
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income for Saver’s Credit

$63,000
(joint)

$31,500
(single)

$47,250
(HoH)

$62,000
(joint)

$31,000
(single)

$46,500
(HoH)

$61,000
(joint)

$30,500
(single)

$46,125
(HoH)

SIMPLE Retirement Accounts $12,500 $12,500 $12,500
Compensation for SEPs $600 $600 $600
Earning Subject to OASDI Tax $128,700 $127,200 $118,500

Source: Internal Revenue Service