On October 19, 2017 the IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments for 2018 retirement plan contributions. For 2018, the amounts that individuals will be able to contribute to retirement plans will increase from $18,000 to $18,500. However, the catch-up contribution limit for employees age 50 and over will remain unchanged at $6,000. This chart summarizes the limitations for 2018:
|
Contribution Limits |
2018 |
2017 |
|
Elective Deferral Limit – 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) Plans |
$18,500 |
$18,000 |
|
Catch-Up Contribution Limit |
$ 6,000 |
$ 6,000 |
|
Elective Deferral Limit – SIMPLE Retirement Plan |
$12,500 |
$12,500 |
|
Catch-Up Contribution Limit – SIMPLE Retirement Plan |
$ 3,000 |
$ 3,000 |
|
Contribution Limit – IRA |
$ 5,500 |
$ 5,500 |
|
Catch-Up Contribution Limit – IRA |
$ 1,000 |
$ 1,000 |
|
Benefits and Compensation |
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|
Defined Contribution Plan Annual Addition Limit |
$ 55,000 |
$ 54,000 |
|
Defined Benefit Plan Annual Benefit Limit |
$220,000 |
$215,000 |
|
Annual Compensation Limit |
$275,000 |
$270,000 |
|
Highly Compensated Employee Limit |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
|
Key Employee Compensation Limit |
$175,000 |
$175,000 |
The Social Security Administration earlier announced that the Social Security Wage Base for 2018 will increase to $128,700.
If you have questions about the new pension plan limitations, please contact Brent Gambill (937-449-5539) or Edie Crump (937-449-5530).
