Annual Maximum Contribution Schedule
2004 - 2010
 
 

 

The following table lists IRS defined limits in regards to the 401(k) plan for tax years 2004 thru 2010. You should be aware of these limits and how they may affect your 401(k) contributions.

  2004  2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Maximum annual benefit earned under a Defined Benefit Plan (IRC Sec. 415) $165,000 $170,000 $175,000 $180,000 $185,000 $195,000 $195,000
Maximum contribution to participant's account in one or more Defined Contribution Plans (IRC Sec. 415) $41,000 $42,000 $44,000 $45,000 $46,000 $49,000 $49,000
Maximum salary deferral
-401(k)/403(b) Plans (IRC Sec. 402(g) limit)
-457 Plans
$13,000 $14,000 $15,000 $15,500 $15,500 $16,500 $16,500
Maximum salary deferral SIMPLE 401(k) Plans $9,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,500 $10,500 $11,500  
Minimum compensation amount
-SEPs
$450 $450 $450 $500 $500 $550  
Maximum compensation amount
-401(a) Plans
-SEPs
$205,000 $210,000 $220,000 $225,000 $230,000 $245,000 $245,000

Catch-up contribution
-401(k) Plans
-403(b) Plans
-457(b) Governmental

$3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,500 $5,500
Catch-up contribution
-SIMPLE 401(k) Plans
$1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500  
Highly compensated employee salary definition $90,000 $95,000 $100,000 $100,000 $105,000 $110,000 $110,000
Key employee in top-heavy plan salary definition $130,000 $135,000 $140,000 $145,000 $150,000 $160,000 $160,000
Social Security taxable wage base $87,900 $90,000 $94,200 $97,500 $102,000 $106,800 $106,800
Age 50 catch-up elective deferrals $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000