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2025 IRS Limits

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Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (TSP, 401k, 403b)

Maximum employee contribution: $23,500

Catch-up contribution to employer retirement plans for those aged 50 years+: $7,500

Catch-up contribution to employer retirement plans for those aged 60-63: $11,500

Maximum contribution to 457 plans: $23,500

Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans (sum of both employer and employee contributions): $70,000

Maximum elective deferral to SIMPLE plans: $16,500

Catch-up contribution limit for SIMPLE plans for those aged 50 years+: $3,500

Catch-up contribution limit for SIMPLE plans (ages 60-63): $5,250

Annual compensation threshold for SEP contribution: $750

Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans (pensions): $280,000

Limitation used for definition of highly compensated employee: $155,000


Health Savings Account

Single: $4,300

Family: $8,550

Catch-up contribution for Health Savings Account for those who aged 55 years+: $1,000


IRA and Roth IRA

Traditional and Roth IRA: $7,000 or lesser of earned income

Catch-up contribution for those aged 50 years+: $1,000


Social Security

Maximum wages subject to Social Security tax: $176,100

Medicare tax wage maximum: No limit

Maximum earnings before Social Security Benefits are reduced under full retirement age: $23,400

Maximum earnings before Social Security Benefits are reduced at or after full retirement age: No limit

Base amount of Modified AGI causing Social Security benefits to be taxable for Married Filing Jointly and Qualified Widower: $32,001 (50% taxable) and $44,000 (85% taxable)

Base amount of Modified AGI causing Social Security benefits to be taxable for Single: $25,001 (50% taxable) and $34,000 (85% taxable)


Misc.

Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: $19,000

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care: $5,000


*Subject to income restrictions. Inquire with RVPF for more information.


2024 Limits

Maximum employee contribution to employer retirement plans (TSP, 401k, 403b): $23,000

Additional catch-up contribution to employer retirement plans for those aged 50 years: $7,500

Maximum contribution to 457 plans: $23,000

Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans (sum of both employer and employee contributions): $69,000

Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans (pensions): $275,000

Limitation used for definition of highly compensated employee: $155,000

Health Savings Account: single: $4,150 and family: $8,300

Additional catch-up contribution for Health Savings Account for those who aged 55 years: $1,000

Traditional and Roth IRA*: $7,000

Maximum contribution subject to Social Security tax: $168,600

Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: $18,000

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care: $5,000


*Subject to income restrictions. Inquire with RVPF for more information.


2023 Limits

Maximum employee contribution to employer retirement plans (TSP, 401k, 403b): $22,500

Additional catch-up contribution to employer retirement plans for those aged 50 years: $7,500

Maximum contribution to 457 plans: $22,500

Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans (sum of both employer and employee contributions): $66,000

Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans (pensions): $265,000

Limitation used for definition of highly compensated employee: $150,000

Health Savings Account: single: $3,850 and family: $7,750

Additional catch-up contribution for Health Savings Account for those who aged 55 years: $1,000

Traditional and Roth IRA*: $6,500

Maximum contribution subject to Social Security tax: $160,200

Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: $17,000

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care: $5,000


2023 Limits

Maximum employee contribution to employer retirement plans (TSP, 401k, 403b): $22,500

Additional catch-up contribution to employer retirement plans for those aged 50 years: $7,500

Maximum contribution to 457 plans: $22,500

Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans (sum of both employer and employee contributions): $66,000

Annual benefit limit for defined benefit plans (pensions): $265,000

Limitation used for definition of highly compensated employee: $150,000

Health Savings Account: single: $3,850 and family: $7,750

Additional catch-up contribution for Health Savings Account for those who aged 55 years: $1,000

Traditional and Roth IRA*: $6,500

Maximum contribution subject to Social Security tax: $160,200

Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: $17,000

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care: $5,000


*Subject to income restrictions. Inquire with RVPF for more information.

 
 
 

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