Annual Plan Limits

401(k), 403(b), Profit-Sharing Plans, etc. Limits
401(k), 403(b), Profit-Sharing Plans, etc. 2024 2023 2022 2021
Annual Compensation $345,000 $330,000 $305,000 $290,000
Elective Deferrals $23,000 $22,500 $20,500 $19,500
Catch-up Contributions* $7,500 $7,500 $6,500 $6,500
Defined Contribution Limits $69,000 $66,000 $61,000 $58,000
Other Plan Limits
Other 2024 2023 2022 2021
HCE Threshold $155,000 $150,000 $135,000 $130,000
Defined Benefit Limits $275,000 $265,000 $245,000 $230,000
Key Employee $220,000 $215,000 $200,000 $185,000
Taxable Wage Base $168,600 $160,200 $147,000 $142,800

*individuals who are age 50 and older by the end of the calendar year may make catch-up contributions in addition to the contribution limit, if catch-up contributions are permitted under the plan.

SEP Contribution Limits
SEP Plans 2024 2023 2022 2021
SEP Minimum Comp $750 $750 $650 $650
SEP Maximum Contribution $69,000 $66,000 $61,000 $58,000
SEP Maximum Comp $345,000 $330,000 $305,000 $290,000
SIMPLE Plan Contributions
SIMPLE Plans 2024 2023 2022 2021
SIMPLE Maximum Contributions $16,000 $15,500 $14,000 $13,500
Catch-up Contributions $3,500 $3,500 $3,000 $3,000

For Plans that have an off-calendar plan year, compensation is based on the annual limits in effect at the beginning of the Plan Year. Contribution limits are based on the annual limits in effect at the end of the Plan Year.

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Source: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/cola-increases-for-dollar-limitations-on-benefits-and-contributions

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