2014/2015 Dollar Limitations for Retirement Plans

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2014/2015 Dollar Limitations
for Retirement Plans
New limitations will apply to retirement plans and other benefit plans in 2015 as a result of cost-of-living adjustments made by the
IRS and the Social Security Administration. The limits for 2015, as well as the 2014 limits, are as follows:
Account Types
IRA
SIMPLE IRA
SEP IRA
2014 Limit
2015 Limit
Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limit
$5,500
$5,500
Catch-Up Limit for Individuals Age 50 and Older
$1,000
$1,000
Elective Deferral Limit
$12,000
$12,500
Catch-Up Limit for Individuals Age 50 and Older
$2,500
$3,000
Maximum Employer Match ($1 for $1 match on the first 3% of
employee compensation deferred. Catch-up deferral is also
matched if over age 50.)
$12,000
$12,500
Maximum Employer Non-Elective Contribution
(2% of employee’s compensation, up to $260,000 in 2014 and
$265,000 in 2015)
$5,200
$5,300
Maximum SEP Contribution
$52,000
$53,000
$550
$600
SEP Compensation Exclusion
401(k), SARSEP, 403(b)
and Governmental 457(b)
Elective Deferral Limit
$17,500
$18,000
Catch-Up Limit for Individuals Age 50 and Older
$5,500
$6,000
Profit Sharing, 401(k) and Money
Purchase Pension
Defined Contribution Limit
(415(c) limit)
$52,000
$53,000
Profit Sharing, 401(k), SEP and
Money Purchase Pension
Employee Annual Compensation Limit
$260,000
$265,000
401(k), SARSEP, 403(b)
and Governmental 457(b)
Highly Compensated Employee Limit
(No requirement for 5% owner)
$115,000
$120,000
Profit Sharing, 401(k) and Money
Purchase Pension
Top-heavy Plan Key Employee Compensation Limit
$170,000
$170,000
Defined Benefit
Maximum Annual Benefit at Retirement
$210,000
$210,000
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Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Phase-Out Ranges for Traditional IRA Deduction
When Taxpayer Is Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work
Filing Status
2014
2015
Single or Head of Household
$60,000-$70,000
$61,000-$71,000
Married Filing Jointly
$96,000-$116,000
$98,000-$118,000
Married Filing Jointly for Non-Covered Spouse with a
Spouse Who Is an Active Participant
$181,000-$191,000
$183,000-$193,000
2014
2015
Single or Head of Household
$114,000-$129,000
$116,000-$131,000
Married Filing Jointly
$181,000-$191,000
$183,000-$193,000
2014
2015
$117,000
$118,500
$15,480 ($1,290/mo)
$15,720 ($1,310/mo)
$2,642
$2,663
MAGI Phase-Out Ranges for Roth IRA Annual Contributions
Filing Status
Social Security
Social Security Taxable Wage Base
aximum Earnings for individuals under normal retirement age
M
before Social Security benefits are reduced. One dollar in benefits
will be withheld for every $2 in earnings above the limit.
Maximum Social Security Benefit at Social Security Full
Retirement Age
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Maximum Contribution Limit
Minimum Annual Deductible for High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
HDHP Maximum Out-of-Pocket Expenses
2014
2015
Single
$3,300
$3,350
Family
$6,550
$6,650
Catch-Up
(age 55 by the end of the year)
$1,000
$1,000
Single
$1,250
$1,300
Family
$2,500
$2,600
Single
$6,350
$6,450
Family
$12,700
$12,900
If you have any questions about your retirement plan or these dollar limits, please contact your financial advisor.
RBC Wealth Management is not a tax advisor. All decisions regarding the tax implications of your investments should be made in connection with your independent
tax advisor.
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