The Internal Revenue Code provides for dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. On October 31, 2014, the IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for tax year 2014. For more information, go to http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/COLA-Increases-for-Dollar-Limitations-on-Benefits-and-Contributions.
Max Deferral: 401(k), 403(b) – $17,500
SIMPLE 401(k), SIMPLE IRA – $12,000
Traditional & Roth IRA – $5,500
Catch-Up (50+): 401(k), 403(b) – $5,500
Catch-Up (50+): SIMPLE 401(k) & IRA – $2,500
Catch-Up (50+): Traditional & Roth – $1,000
Annual Limit–Defined Cont. & SEPs – $52,000
Annual Limit on Defined Benefit – $210,000