Qualified Plans

 

 2008

  2009

 2010

 Maximum elective deferral to retirement plans,e.g., 401(k), 403(b)

$15,500

$16,500

 $16,500

 Maximum elective deferral to SIMPLE 401(k) plans

$10,500

 $11,500

 $11,500

 Maximum elective deferral to 457 plans of tax-exempt employers

 $15,500

 $16,500

 $16,500

 Catch-up contribution limits for qualified plans [401(k),403(b),SEP,457 plans]

$5,000

 $5,500

$5,500

 Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans

 $46,000

 $49,000

 $49,000

 Maximum annual compensation taken into account for contributions

 $230,000

 $245,000

 $245,000

 Annual benefit limit under defined benefit plans

 $185,000

 $195,000

$195,000

 Threshold amount for definition of highly compensated employee

 $105,000

 $110,000

 $110,000

 Social Security Wage Base

$102,000

 $106,800

$ 106,800

 Threshold amount for definition of key employee in top-heavy plans

 $150,000

 $160,000

$160,000

 

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