The IRS has issued the annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to various pension limits that will apply in 2025. For 2025, the maximum annual benefit payable under a defined benefit plan increases to $280,000, and the elective deferral limit under a 401(k) plan or 403(b) plan increases to $23,500. Several key 2025 pension limits, as well as the Social Security taxable wage base, are noted in the chart below, along with prior years' limits.

View Notice 2024-80 at Notice 2024-80 for additional changes for 2025. For Social Security changes, including the Taxable Wage Base, refer to the 2025 Social Security Changes announced at Social Security Changes - COLA Fact Sheet (ssa.gov).

If you have any questions about these or other limits or about their impact on your plan, please contact your Cheiron consultant.

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