Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) Limits

  2009 2008 2007
IRA (Traditional or Roth)      
Contribution Limit   $5,000   $5,000   $4,000
Catch up contribution - age 50 or older   $1,000   $1,000   $1,000
       
Qualified Plans      
Compensation Limit $245,000 $230,000 $225,000
       
401(k) / 403 (b) Plans      
Maximum Elective Deferral $16,500 $15,500 $15,500
Catch up contribution - age 50 or older   $5,500   $5,000   $5,000
       
SEP-IRA Plan      
Minimum Compensation      $550      $500      $500
       
SIMPLE IRA Plan      
Maximum Elective Deferral $11,500 $10,500 $10,500
Catch up contribution - age 50 or older   $2,500   $2,500   $2,500
       
Defined Contribution Plans      
Annual Contribution Limit $49,000 $46,000 $45,000
       
Defined Benefit Plans      
Annual Benefit Limit $195,000 $185,000 $180,000
       
457 Plan      
Dollar Limit $16,500 $15,500 $15,500
Catch up contribution - age 50 or older   $5,500   $5,000   $5,000
       
Highly Compensated Individuals      
Compensation Amount $110,000 $105,000 $100,000
       
Key Employee      
Compensation Amount (Officers) $160,000 $150,000 $145,000

 

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