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Defined contribution retirement plan maximum contribution limits remain the same for 2021

11/24/2024
The IRS has announced 2021 retirement plan contribution limits.

The IRS announced this week that retirement plan contribution limits will not change from 2020 to 2021. The annual contribution maximum for 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans will remain at $19,500, with a $6,500 catch-up contribution for those over the age of 50. IRA contribution limits also remain the same, with a $6,000 maximum and catch-up contributions limited to $1,000 per year.

2020 Limits

2021 Limits

401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans

$19,500

$19,500

Age 50+ catch-up contribution (additional to the standard contribution)

$6,500

$6,500

Traditional and Roth IRAs

$6,000

$6,000

Age 50+ catch-up contribution (additional to the standard contribution)

$1,000

$1,000

To view the IRS notice of contribution limit changes, visit https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-79.pdf