The IRS released the 2019 cost of living adjustments (IRS Notice 2018-83) applicable to defined benefit and defined contribution plans (highlights below).
2019
2018
Defined benefit plan annual limit
$225,000
$220,000
Defined contribution plan annual limit
$56,000
$55,000
Elective deferral limit for purposes of cash or deferred arrangements (401(k) plans) and tax-sheltered annuities (403(b) plans)
$19,000
$18,500
Maximum deferral limit for 457 plans
>Age 50 catch-up contribution limit to 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) plans
$6,000
Maximum deferral limit for SIMPLE plans
$13,000
$12,500
>Age 50 catch-up contribution limit to SIMPLE plans
$3,000
Minimum compensation considered in determining eligibility for a SEP (simplified employee pension)
$600
Threshold for highly compensated employee (HCE)
$125,000
$120,000
Key employee compensation limit for top heavy plan purposes
$180,000
$175,000
Annual compensation limit
$280,000
$275,000
Also see IRS News Release, 401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,000 for 2019; IRA limit increases to $6,000.
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