2008 Maximum Adjustments


The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2008 maximum adjustments applicable to dollar limitations on benefits from and contributions to qualified retirement plans.

2008 Maximum Adjustments

 2007

2008

IRAs

$4,000

$5,000

IRA 50+ Catch-up

$1,000

$1,000

SIMPLE

$10,500

$10,500

SIMPLE 50+ Catch-up

$2,500

$2,500

Annual compensation limit for computing certain benefits & contributions


 
$225,000


$230,000

Maximum annual additions per participant in a defined contribution plan


 
$45,000


$46,000

Elective deferrals (401(k), 403(b) & 457 plans)

$15,500

$15,500

Elective deferrals (401(k), 403(b) & 457 plans)
 50+ Catch-up


$5,000


$5,000

Compensation amount used in defining highly compensated employees


 
$100,000


 
$105,000

Maximum annual benefit under a defined benefit plan

$180,000

$185,000

Social Security Taxable Wage Base

$97,500

$102,000

 *Note: Since Catch-up contribution could receive total allocations up to $51,000 for 2008.

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