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IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2013

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Sherry A. Stein
Foster Swift Employment, Labor & Benefits E-News
November 8, 2012

The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to pension plan limitations for 2013.  Many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2013 because the increase in the cost-of-living index has met the statutory thresholds that trigger the adjustment.  However, some limitations remain unchanged.  The chart below sets forth the applicable limitations.

Employee Plan COLA

2012 Limit

2013 Limit

401(k) and 403(b) Employee Contribution Limit

$17,000

$17,500

"Catch-Up Contribution" Limit

$5,500

$5,500

Defined Contribution Maximum Contribution

$50,000 (plus "Catch-Up")

$51,000 (plus "Catch-Up")

Highly Compensated Employee

$115,000 (look back year compensation)

$115,000 (look back year compensation)

Annual Compensation Limit

$250,000

$255,000

457 Plan Contribution Limit

$17,000

$17,500

Social Security Wage Base

$110,100

$113,700

Please contact your Foster Swift employee benefits professional if you have any questions regarding these limits.