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New tax limits for retirement plans

By elitecpas | January 12, 2012 | Comments Off on New tax limits for retirement plans

It’s still early in 2012, but for our clients wanting to start their tax planning here
are the updated numbers for this year.

Retirement Plans Limits  Plan

Limit

Limit with Catchup

Simple

11,500

14,000

401(k)

17,000

22,500

Roth 401(k)

17,000

22,500

IRA

5,000

6,000

Roth IRA

5,000

6,000

403(b)

17,000

22,500

Roth 403(b)

17,000

22,500

457 (b)

17,000

22,500

408(k) SEP

17,000

22,500


Bold and Red
indicates the Limit changed in  2012.

Adoption Flexible Spending Accounts Limit
The 2012 limit changed to 12,650.

Posted in Tools and tagged 2012 limits, 401(k), Individual Retirement Account, Pension, retirement, Roth IRA, SIMPLE IRA

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