COLA - IRS Cost of Living Adjustments
| ANNUAL LIMITS |
2007 |
2008 |
| Defined Benefit Plans |
$180,000 |
$185,000 |
| The maximum dollar limitation for annual benefits
under defined benefit plans under Internal Revenue
Code (IRC) Section 415(b)(1)(A). |
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| 401(k) Deferral Limit |
$15,500 |
$15,000 |
The limitation on cumulative elective deferrals
to a 401(k), or SIMPLE retirement plan in a
tax year, as coordinated under IRC Section
402(g)(1). |
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| Age 50+ Catchup Limits |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
| The special catch-up available for individuals
at least 50 years old anytime during the year
and make eligible pre-tax contributions to 401(k),
403(b), and governmental 457 plans. The
special catch-up to a SIMPLE plan is $2,500. |
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| Definition of Key Employee |
$145,000 |
$150,000 |
The compensation threshold used for determining
key employees under IRS Section 416(i)(1)(A)(i). |
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| Definition of Highly Compensation |
$100,000 |
$105,000 |
The compensation threshold used for determining
highly compensated employees under IRC Section
414(q)(1)(B). |
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| Compensation Limit |
$225,000 |
$230,000 |
The annual limit of compensation that may
be taken into account for contribution purposes
in accordance with IRC Section 401(a)(17) (nongovernmental
plan sponsors). |
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| Taxable Wage Base |
$97,500 |
$102,000 |
Maximum amount of earnings subject to payroll
tax. |
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