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FLASHPOINT: IRS ANNOUNCES 2024 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLAN LIMITS

FLASHPOINT: IRS ANNOUNCES 2024 COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS RETIREMENT PLAN LIMITS

The IRS just released the cost-of-living adjustments for various retirement plan limitations that will take effect on January 1, 2024. The limits that increased for 2024 are shown below in blue bold italics.

The 2024 and prior years’ limits are as follows:

 

Limit Type For Calendar Year
2024 2023 2022 2021
Maximum DB Plan Benefit (IRC §415(b)) (applies to limitation years ending in indicated year) $275,000 $265,000 $245,000 $230,000
Max DC Annual Addition (IRC §415(c)) (applies to limitation years ending in indicated year) $69,000 $66,000 $61,000 $58,000
Salary Deferral Limit (IRC §402(g)) $23,000 $22,500 $20,500 $19,500
Catch-up Limit for 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans (applies to calendar year) $7,500 $7,500 $6,500 $6,500
HCE Compensation (applies to lookback years in indicated year) $155,000 $150,000 $135,000 $130,000
Max Plan Compensation for Retirement Plan Purposes (IRC §401(a)(17)) (applies to plan years beginning in indicated year) $345,000 $330,000 $305,000 $290,000
Key Employee: Officer $220,000 $215,000 $200,000 $185,000
Key Employee: 1% Owner $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Social Security Taxable Wage Base for OASDI Contributions $168,600 $160,200 $147,000 $142,800
457(b) Contribution Limit $23,000 $22,500 $20,500 $19,500
SIMPLE Salary Deferral Limit $16,000 $15,500 $14,000 $13,500
SIMPLE Catch-up Limit $3,500 $3,500 $3,000 $3,000
IRA Contribution Limit $7,000 $6,500 $6,000 $6,000
SEP Threshold $750 $750 $650 $650
ESOP: 5-year Distribution Factor $275,000 $265,000 $245,000 $230,000
ESOP: Account Balance $1,380,000 $1,330,000 $1,230,000 $1,165,000
Premiums for QLACs $200,000 $200,000 $145,000 $135,000

 

We wish all of you a healthy and prosperous 2024!  If you have any questions, please let us know.  Remember:  we are your ERISA solution!

 

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  • Posted by Ferenczy Benefits Law Center
  • On November 1, 2023