IRS Releases 2021 Retirement Contribution Limits
Many Employee Contribution Limits Remain Unchanged
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments for 2021 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and IRAs. The following amounts remain unchanged for 2021:
- The employee contribution limit for 401(k) plans will remain $19,500. The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over also remains unchanged at $6,500.
- The employee contribution limit for IRAs will remain $6,000. The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over also remains unchanged, at $1,000.
- The employee contribution limit for SIMPLE IRAs and SIMPLE 401(k) plans will remain $13,500.
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