Key IRS Benefit Plan Limits For 2009

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11/25/2008

The IRS recently released its 2009 employee benefits limitations for retirement plans. Earlier this year the IRS issued the 2009 HSA/HDHP adjustments. The following chart lists common limitations relevant for many employers.

Limitation

2009

2008

Retirement Plans

Qualified Retirement Plans
     -annual compensation limit

       

$245,000

       

$230,000

Defined Benefit Plans
     -annual benefit limit

       

$195,000

       

$185,000

Defined Contribution Plans
     -annual additions limit 

       

$49,000

       

$46,000

Catch-up Contribution Limit

       

$5,500

       

$5,000

Highly Compensated Employee

       

$110,000

       

$105,000

Annual Deferral Limits
     -401(k), 403(b), 457(b)
     -SIMPLE plan

$16,500
$11,500

       

$15,500
$10,500

Social Security

Social Security Wage Base

       

$106,800

$102,000

HSA/HDHP

Annual minimum deductible
    -Single
    -Family

       

$1,150
$2,300

       

$1,100
$2,200

Annual out-of-pocket maximum
    -Single
    -Family

       

$5,800
$11,600

       

$5,600
$11,200

Annual contribution limit
    -Single
    -Family

       

$3,000
$5,950

       

$2,900
$5,800

Catch-Up Contribution Limit
    -Single

       

$1,000

       

$900