Retirement Contributions Update

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the new dollar limits on benefits and compensation for defined contribution retirement plans, including 401(k) plans.

The new limits will be effective for individuals as of January 1, 2012 and for all plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2012. This is the first time since 2009 that these limits have been increased.

The following table shows the 2011 limits in the first column and the new 2012 limits in the second column:

Salary Deferrals $16,500 $17,000

Catch-Up Contributions* $5,500 $5,500

Annual Contribution Limit** $49,000 $50,000

Annual Compensation Limit $245,000 $250,000

*(Age 50 & Over)

**(Plus Catch-Up Contribution, if applicable)

If you have any questions about these changes or any other employee benefit plan issues, please contact our office.

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