October 2014

IRA Contribution Limits for 2015 – Unchanged at $5,500 and $6,500; 401(k) Limits Increase

Inflation was approximately 1.7% for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2014, so many of the IRA and pension limits as adjusted by the cost of living factor have not changed or the changes have been quite small.

The maximum IRA contribution limits for 2015 for traditional and Roth IRAs did not change – $5,500/$6,500.

The 2015 maximum contribution limit for SEP-IRAs is increased to $53,000 (or, 25% of compensation, if lesser) up from $52,000. The minimum SEP contribution limit used to determine if an employer must make a contribution for a part-time employee increases to $600 from $550.

The 2015 maximum contribution limits for SIMPLE-IRAs is increased to $12,500 if the individual is under age 50 and $15,500 if age 50 or older

The 2015 maximum elective deferral limit for 401(k) participants increases to $18,000 for participants under age 50 and to $24,000 for participants age 50 and older.

Contribution limits for a person Contributions limits for a person
who is not age 50 or older who is age 50 or older