IRS and Social Security Annual Limitations 2011
| Limit | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum compensation limit | $245,000 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $230,000 |
| Defined contribution plan maximum contribution | $49,000 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $46,000 |
| Defined benefit plan maximum benefit | $195,000 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $185,000 |
| 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan maximum elective deferrals | $16,500 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $15,500 |
| Catch-up contributions* | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,000 |
| SIMPLE plan maximum elective deferrals | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $10,500 |
| Catch-up contributions* | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| IRA maximum contributions | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Catch-up contributions* | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Highly compensated employee threshold | $110,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $105,000 |
| Key employee (officer) threshold | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $150,000 |
| Social security taxable wage base | $106,800 | $106,800 | $106,800 | $102,000 |
*Available to participants who are or will be age 50 or older by the end of the calendar year.
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