Annual Limits

Quick reference to IRS dollar limits from 1987-present

Calendar
Year
DB
415(b)(1)(A)
DC
415(c)(1)(A)
Maximum Deferral Highly Compensated
Definition Limits
Under IRC 414(q)
Annual
Comp Limit
401(a)(17),
404(l),
408(k)(3)(C)
Taxable
Wage
Base
Key/Officer
Limit
Excess
Distribution
Threshold
401(k) &
402(g)(1)
Over 50
Catch-up
403(b) SIMPLE SIMPLE
Catch-up
457 (1)(B) (1)(C) (1)(D)

Notes:

* The 415(c)(1)(a) limit remains $35,000 for plan years that begin in 2001 and having limitation years ending in 2002.

** The SSA issued a revised 2018 TWB in Press Release #11-2017-1 issued on 11/27/2017