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Retirement Plan Limits
The following chart illustrates the cost of living adjustments to dollar limits under Employee Benefit Plans:
| Type of Limitation | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
| Defined Contribution Maximum Contribution |
$49,000 | $49,000 | $46,000 | $45,000 |
| Defined Benefit Maximum Benefit | $195,000 | $195,000 | $185,000 | $180,000 |
| Annual Compensation Limit | $245,000 | $245,000 | $230,000 | $225,000 |
| Elective Deferrals (401(k), 403(b), etc.) / Catch-Up Contributions |
$16,500 / $5,500 | $16,500 / $5,500 | $15,500 / $5,000 | $15,500 / $5,000 |
| 457 Plan Limits / Catch-Up Contributions | $16,500 / $5,500 | $16,500 / $5,500 | $15,500 / $5000 | $15,500 / $5,000 |
| SIMPLE Retirement Accounts / Catch-Up Contributions | $11,500 / $2,500 | $11,500 / $2,500 | $10,500 / $2,500 | $10,500 / $2,500 |
| Highly Compensated | $110,000 | $110,000 | $105,000 | $100,000 |
| Social Security Taxable Wage Base |
$106,800 | $106,800 | $102,000 | $97,500 |