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Each year the Internal Revenue Service announces the cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement related items. The following table is provided to help you determine how much to set aside for retirement planning in 2026.
Maximum Employee Elective Deferrals (401k/403b/457)
Maximum Catch-Up Limit – Age 50+ (401k/403b/457)
Maximum Catch-Up Limit – Age 60-63 (401k/403b/457)
Contribution Maximum - DC Plans, All Sources
Compensation Limit
Social Security Maximum Taxable Wage Base
Highly Compensated Employee (HCE) Threshold
Key Employee/Officer Determination Threshold

2025

$23,500

$7,500

$11,250

$70,000

$350,000

$176,100

$160,000

$230,000

2026

$24,500

$8,000

$11,250

$72,000

$360,000

$184,500

$160,000

$235,000

SIMPLE Plans - Annual Contribution Limit
SIMPLE Plans Catch-Up Contribution Limit – Age 50+
IRA Contribution Limit 
IRA Catch-Up Limit– Age 50+

$16,500

$3,500

$7,000

$1,000

$17,000

$4,000

$7,500

$1,100

Highly Paid Individual (HPI, for Roth catch-up determination)

$150,000

TBD

This information is provided as a courtesy and is not designed to be all encompassing. It is not intended as authoritative guidance or tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney or tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.

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