ERISA & Tax Code Pension & Retirement Plan Limits - 10/08/2008


 
2008
2009
Deferral Limits for Plans
 
 
   401(k)
$15,500
$16,500
   SIMPLE
$10,500
$11,500
    403(b)
$15,500
$16,500
    457
$15,500
$16,500
Catch-Up Contributions for Participants Age 50 or Older
 
 
   401(k) Plans
$5,000
$5,500
   SIMPLE Plans
$2,500
$2,500
Qualified Plans - Annual Compensation Limit
$230,000
$245,000
Defined Benefit Maximum Annual Benefit
$185,000
$195,000
Defined Contribution - Maximum Annual Addition
$46,000
$49,000
"Key Employee" in Top-Heavy Plan
$150,000
$160,000
"Highly Compensated Employee" Threshold
$105,000
$110,000
SEP Compensation Threshold for Participation
$500
$550
 
 




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