Are you maximizing your retirement plan contributions? Plan contribution limits have increased significantly in recent years, making it possible to save more than ever through your 403(b), 401(k), 457(b) or IRA retirement account. In addition, special “catch-up” contributions allow individuals age 50 or over to contribute even more.
For 2008, some of the plan contribution limits have increased from their 2007 levels while other limits have remained unchanged. Limits for 2008 include:
- The maximum employee elective contribution to 403(b), 401(k) and 457(b) plans remains at $15,500.
- The 403(b) plan age-based catch-up contribution for individuals age 50 and older remains at $5,000.
- The maximum combined employee and employer contribution to 403(b) and 457(b) plans has increased to $46,000.
- The maximum contribution to traditional and Roth IRAs has increased to $5,000.
- The catch-up contribution limit to traditional and ROTH IRAs for individuals age 50 and older remains at $1,000.
- The 403(b) plan service-based catch-up contribution, available to 403(b) account holders with at least 15 years of service with their current employer, remains at $3,000 (up to a $15,000 lifetime limit).
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