The change raises the contribution limit by $500, from $19,000 to $19,500. This change affects employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and federal Thrift Savings Plans. The “catch-up” contribution limit for employees 50 years of age and older has also increased from $6,000 to $6,500.
For details about these changes, and changes to other plans like defined benefit plans, may be found at the IRS website, here.
The IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2020
The IRS raises 401(k) contribution limits for 2020
The change raises the contribution limit by $500, from $19,000 to $19,500. This change affects employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and federal Thrift Savings Plans. The “catch-up” contribution limit for employees 50 years of age and older has also increased from $6,000 to $6,500.
For details about these changes, and changes to other plans like defined benefit plans, may be found at the IRS website, here.
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