IRS Announces 2015 Pension Limits
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments to various pension limits that will apply in 2015. The elective deferral limit under a 401(k) plan or 403(b) plan has increased to $18,000. However, there is no increase in the maximum annual benefit payable under a defined benefit plan for 2015. The key 2015 pension limits, as well as the Social Security taxable wage base, are noted in the chart below, along with prior years' limits.
|
Limit |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
|
Maximum Annual Pension Benefit |
$210,000 |
$210,000 |
$205,000 |
$200,000 |
|
Maximum Contribution to a DC Plan |
$53,000 |
$52,000 |
$51,000 |
$50,000 |
|
Maximum Elective 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Deferrals |
$18,000 |
$17,500 |
$17,500 |
$17,000 |
|
Qualified Plan Compensation Limit |
$265,000 |
$260,000 |
$255,000 |
$250,000 |
|
Social Security Taxable Wage Base |
$118,500 |
$117,000 |
$113,700 |
$106,800 |
If you have any questions about these or other limits or about the impact on your plan, contact your Cheiron consultant.
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