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Knowledge Center: Caps and Maximum Contribution Numbers

For more information about these numbers and applications, contact Madison Pension Services.

Plan type
2011
2010
401(k), 403(b), and SARSEP maximum deferral [402(g)]
$16,500
$16,500
457 maximum deferral
16,500
16,500
Catch-up for 401(k), 403(b), SARSEP, and 457
5,500
5,000
SIMPLE election maximum deferral
11,500
11,500
Catch-up for SIMPLE
2,500
2,500
Defined benefit - annual benefit
195,000
195,000
Defined contribution - annual contributions
49,000
49,000
IRA limit
5,000
5,000
IRA catch-up
1,000
1,000
 
Maximum compensation
245,000
245,000
SEP annual compensation floor
550
500
Highly-compensated employees - any employee compensation
110,000
110,000
Officer compensation
160,000
160,000
1% owner 150,000 150,000

Up-to-the-minute changes to these numbers are provided through ASPPA, the American Society for Pension Profesionals and Actuaries.

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