Retirement Plan Dollar Limits to Increase in 2013
In 2013, the IRS is increasing dollar limits for many types of retirement savings accounts due to increase in the cost-of-living. Below is a list of the retirement savings programs that will have an increase and their new 2013 maximum dollar limit:
- Defined Benefit Plans: $205,000 annual benefit
- Defined Contribution Plans: $51,000 annual addition
- Annual Compensation Limit: $255,000
- Elective Deferrals: $17,500 annual exclusion
- Deferred Compensation Plans: $17,500 (applies to nonprofits and state and local governments)
- ESOP Five-Year Distribution Period: $1,035,000 in 2013; $205,000 will be the dollar amount used to determine the lengthening of the distribution period in 2013
- Government Plans: $380,000 annual compensation limit
- SIMPLE Accounts: $12,000 annual salary deferral