Qualified Plans

 

 2010

  2011

2012

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

 $16,500

 $16,500

 $17,000

 Maximum elective deferral to SIMPLE 401(k) plans

$11,500

$11,500

$11,500

 Maximum elective deferral to 457 plans of tax-exempt employers

 $16,500

 $16,500

 $16,500

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

 $5,500

 $5,500

 $5,500

 Limit on annual additions to defined contribution plans

 $49,000

 $49,000

 $50,000

 Maximum annual compensation taken into account for contributions

 $245,000

 $245,000

 $250,000

 Annual benefit limit under defined benefit plans

 $195,000

 $195,000

 $200,000

 Threshold amount for definition of highly compensated employee

 $110,000

 $110,000

 $115,000

 Social Security Wage Base

$106,800

$106,800

$110,000

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

 $160,000

 $160,000

 $165,000

 

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